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Old Man Pointing to the Left

Maria Catharina Prestel after Adriaen Pietersz van de Venne

National Gallery of Art

The image shows several figures in a group. One central male figure is standing with his arms outstretched. A female figure is near him, slightly behind and to his left. On the far right, there is a smaller figure, likely a child. The central figure has distinctive facial features, is wearing a hat, loose-fitting clothes, and boots. Other figures around him also have visible facial lines, hats, and casual or rustic attire. The figures are on a simple background, enclosed within a border, against a beige matting background.

Artwork Details

Date
1780
Medium
aquatint and etching in gray and black
Dimensions
3583 × 5136 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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