Gellius de Bouma

About this work

This black-and-white print shows an older man with a long white beard and fur collar. He’s leaning on a table covered in papers, quills, and an inkwell. His right hand rests on a book, while his left holds a piece of paper. The background is dark, making his face and hands stand out sharply. The text at the bottom is in Latin and Dutch, hinting this might be a scholar or official. The lines are precise, capturing wrinkles and fabric folds with detail. Try looking up etching to see how artists like this made such sharp prints.