Bust of an Old Bearded Man

About this work

This is a black-and-white drawing of a bearded man’s head and shoulders. His hair and beard are thick, made of tight, swirling lines. The face looks serious, with deep shadows under the eyes and a strong jawline. The top of the image has German text, and the bottom says "1546" and "ISB." This is a woodcut, meaning it was carved into wood and printed. Look up woodcut to see how this printing method works.