Bald Old Man with a Short Beard in Profile

Rembrandt van Rijn

National Gallery of Art

The image is an ink drawing of a man in profile, focusing on his upper body. The man is facing to the right, with the right side of his face visible. His facial features include a prominent nose, furrowed brow, and a long beard. He has a receding hairline with curly hair. He is wearing a garment with heavy folds around his neck, suggesting a cloak or robe, depicted with intricate cross-hatching for texture. There are no visible jewelry or objects in his hands. The background is plain with some sketchy lines, and the edges of the image are slightly blurred, creating a vignette effect.