Hoofd van een oude man 1870 - 1913

"Hoofd van een oude man" (Head of an Old Man) is a 19th-century etching by Belgian artist Jos Ratinckx. The portrait is rendered in a realist style and showcases the artist's skillful use of line and shading. Ratinckx's depiction of the aged subject focuses on the wrinkles and lines of the face, emphasizing the passage of time. The work is a small-scale piece, measuring just 159 mm by 120 mm. This etching is likely a study or a preparatory drawing for a larger work. It is unclear who the subject is and what the purpose of this artwork was, but it demonstrates the artistry of Jos Ratinckx and his ability to capture human emotion and experience through his work.