Head of an Old Man

Attributed to Gerrit Claesz Bleker

Associated Names
Gerrit Claesz Bleker

Artist, Dutch, active 1628 - 1656

The image shows the upper half of a person's body in profile, focusing on the head and shoulders. The facial features are detailed, with wrinkles, a prominent nose, and slightly pursed lips. The person's hair is partially hidden by a headwrap, revealing a few curls at the base. They are wearing a cloak or loose garment covering their shoulders. There are no visible accessories or objects. The background is plain with cross-hatching shading for depth.

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Artwork overview

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Julius S. Held

Associated Names

Exhibition History

1970

  • Selections from the Drawing Collection of Mr. and Mrs. Julius S. Held, University Art Gallery, Binghamton; traveling exhibition, 1970, no. 22.

Inscriptions

lower left verso: BEVO / [K?] 7656; lower right verso: 56; lower center verso: 25

Wikidata ID

Q64536829

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