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A Bald Man in Profile (The Artist's Father?)

Rembrandt van Rijn

National Gallery of Art

The image is an etching of a man's profile. The man is turned to the right, with his head slightly bowed. His facial features are prominent with a strong nose, and he has a partial beard. The man has a receding hairline, leaving a mostly bald head with hair only on the sides and lower back. He appears to be wearing a garment with a textured fabric, possibly a fur collar or coat. The background is filled with dense, swirling etching lines. The corner of the etching is signed and dated with an 'RL' monogram and the year '1630.'

Artwork Details

Date
1630
Medium
etching on laid paper
Dimensions
3250 × 3780 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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