Head of an Aged Man

About this work

This portrait shows a man with a long, curly beard and a turban. His head is turned to the right, and he looks straight ahead. The engraving is done in black and white, with lots of lines that create shadows and texture. The man's face is wrinkled, and his eyes seem serious. The turban is wrapped around his head in a fancy way, with folds and creases that add to the overall sense of detail. The background is plain, which helps the man's face stand out. The artist who made this engraving was Meckenem, Israhel van.