Study of an Old Man in Profile
1650
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
1650
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
This sketch shows an older man’s face in profile, looking down. His hair is curly and gray, and his beard is thick. The dark background makes his face stand out, with soft lines for the skin and hair. The artist focused on simple shapes and light shading to show texture. It’s not a finished painting—just quick strokes to capture the form. Check out the technique: stippling to see how artists build up tones with dots.
