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Bust of a Bearded Old Man

Jan Lievens

National Gallery of Art

The image displays a man's head and upper shoulders in profile view. He is facing left with detailed facial features including wrinkles on his forehead and around his eyes, a pronounced nose, and a full beard. His hair is textured, receding at the top but bushy at the sides, with a somewhat curly or wavy appearance. The man wears a shirt with a wide, open collar and textured fabric, showing signs of wear. The background is plain and lightly textured.

Artwork Details

Date
probably early 1630s
Medium
etching and engraving on laid paper
Dimensions
3494 × 3861 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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