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Bearded Man Looking Down

Studio of Rembrandt van Rijn

National Gallery of Art

The etching depicts a man's upper body in a downward-facing position. His head is bent forward. He has a prominent forehead, wide nose, heavily bearded face, and thin, receding hair. He wears a dark garment. There are no visible jewelry or objects in his hands. The background is plain with cross-hatching.

Artwork Details

Date
possibly 1631
Medium
etching and drypoint
Dimensions
3422 × 3412 px
Public Domain
Yes
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