The Third Oriental Head

About this work

The image shows a black-and-white etching of a man's head and shoulders. He is wearing a turban with a long feather tucked into it. His beard is long and curly, and his mustache is thin and pointed. The background is scratched and rough, with some lines and shapes visible. The man's face is turned slightly to the right, and his eyes are cast downward. His eyebrows are thick and bushy, and his nose is long and straight. The turban is wrapped around his head in a complicated pattern, with folds and creases visible. The etching is done in a detailed and realistic style, with lots of texture and shading. The overall effect is one of quiet contemplation, as if the man is lost in thought. The artist is Rembrandt van Rijn.