Bust of an Old Man with a Large Beard (1631) by Rembrandt

Bust of an Old Man with a Large Beard - Rembrandt - 1631

Artwork Information

TitleBust of an Old Man with a Large Beard
ArtistRembrandt
Date1631
Art MovementBaroque

About Bust of an Old Man with a Large Beard

The artwork “Bust of an Old Man with a Large Beard” is a work by the renowned artist Rembrandt, dated to 1631. This piece is situated within the Baroque period and serves as a sketch and study. It showcases Rembrandt’s deft skill at capturing human expression and the texture of hair and skin with his drawing technique.

The artwork presents the profile of an elderly man, turned slightly to the left side of the viewer, which accentuates his pronounced and textured beard. Rembrandt’s use of line in this sketch is both precise and varied, contributing to the depth and realism of the subject’s features and hair. The attention to detail in the rendering of the beard and the furrows of the man’s brow add a tactile quality to the work. The overall composition, with its use of shadow and light, demonstrates the artist’s mastery in creating a sense of volume and three-dimensionality on a flat surface. Rembrandt’s skillful handling of the etching needle is evident in the dynamic textures and the lifelike portrayal of the old man, embodying the Baroque era’s emphasis on dramatic realism and emotional depth.

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