Oude man in bontmantel 1757 - 1774

"Oude man in bontmantel" is an etching by the Venetian artist Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo, son of the famous painter Giambattista Tiepolo. Created between 1757 and 1774, this piece showcases Tiepolo's mastery of the etching technique, particularly evident in the detailed rendering of the elderly man's face and fur-lined coat. The etching's intimate scale and the focus on the sitter's worn features create a sense of realism and introspection, drawing viewers into a contemplation of age and mortality. The work exemplifies the late Baroque period and echoes the artistic sensibility of the time, while also revealing Tiepolo's individual approach to portraiture.