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Bust of a Balding Man

Jan Lievens

National Gallery of Art

The image shows the head and upper part of the shoulders of an older man. His facial features include prominent cheekbones, deep-set eyes, a high forehead, and a furrowed brow. His hair is thin and receding, with some curls and sparse strands on top and around the sides and back. The man's expression is neutral, and he has a few visible wrinkles and textured skin. He is dressed in a simple garment with a loose collar and a small tie detail at the neck. There is no jewelry or objects visible. The background is plain with a linear pattern of horizontal lines. The image appears to be a woodcut or engraving style with a stark black and white contrast.

Artwork Details

Medium
chiaroscuro woodcut with light brown tone block
Dimensions
3174 × 4194 px
Public Domain
Yes
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