Oude man met baard
Salomon Koninck
1628
Medium
etching
Dimensions
85; 132
About this artwork
height 132 mm x width 85 mm
Art Historical Context
Salomon Koninck's *Oude man met ba* (Old Man with a Beard), created in 1628, is a delicate etching measuring just 132 mm high by 85 mm wide. As a young artist in Amsterdam during the Dutch Golden Age, Koninckborn in 1609—drew inspiration from masters like Rembrandt, capturing intimate portraits of elderly figures with remarkable expressiveness. This small-scale print exemplifies his early skill in rendering textured beards, furrowed faces, and contemplative gazes, evoking the wisdom and character of everyday Dutch burghers. Etching, Koninck's chosen medium, was revolutionary in the 17th centu...