Old Man with a Flowing Beard and White Sleeve

Rembrandt van Rijn, c. 1630

In these prints, Rembrandt studies the characteristics of age, always portraying the same full-bearded man. While slight differences can certainly be discerned, Rembrandt’s penchant for depicting his models while they look down, their heads slightly bent, is striking. This pose lends the studies a melancholy air.

  • Artwork typeprint
  • Object numberRP-P-OB-588
  • Dimensionsheight 71 mm x width 64 mm
  • Physical characteristicsets

Identification

  • Title(s)

    • Old Man with a Flowing Beard and White Sleeve
    • Bust of an old man with flowing beard and white sleeve
  • Object type

  • Object number

    RP-P-OB-588

  • Inscriptions / marks

    collector's mark: Lugt 240

  • Catalogue reference

    • Hollstein Dutch 291-1(1)
    • Bartsch 291-1(1)
    • New Hollstein Dutch and Flemish (Rembrandt text) 65-1(2)

Creation

  • Creation

    • printmaker: Rembrandt van Rijn
    • after design by Rembrandt van Rijn
  • Dating

    c. 1630

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Material and technique

  • Physical description

    ets

  • Dimensions

    height 71 mm x width 64 mm


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