The image shows an elderly man sitting against a rock with one arm extended upwards. He has a slightly tilted head and is looking upwards with a concentrated expression. The man has long, unkempt hair and a beard, and is draped in cloth covering his lower body. Beside him on the ground are a skull, an open book, and some papers. The background consists of etched lines representing cloudy skies and a hand holding a trumpet, with rocky terrain.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1621
- Medium
- etching, drypoint, and engraving with surface tone on laid paper
- Dimensions
- 3377 × 4427 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
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