The image shows an elderly man sitting and reading a book. He is bald on top with curly hair and a long beard. He is draped in a cloth and there is a skull in front of him. A lion is lying to his left. The background is rocky with sparse vegetation and the sky has clouds. The image is detailed and rendered in a rustic, monochrome style with cross-hatching lines and shading.
Artwork Details
- Date
- c. 1624
- Medium
- etching, engraving, and drypoint on laid paper
- Dimensions
- 4150 × 3156 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original