Halftone print of a painted head study: an elderly bearded man with deep-set eyes, lit face against a dark background, wrapped in a heavy dark cloak.

Bearded Old Man, Study (c. 1631)

A dark halftone reproduction of a painted study of an elderly bearded man, his deep-set eyes and furrowed face lit against a shadowy background and a heavy dark cloak. Printed captions beneath read 'Bärtiger Alter. Studie' and 'Um 1631' with English and French lines.

Artist: Rembrandt
Date: 1631
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Size: 997 × 1402 px

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Public domain · Rembrandt died 1669 and the work dates by 1631; public domain in the US and life+70 countries.
Rights checked 2026-11-05 · tier B · as stated by the source: Public domain

Credit (appreciated, not required for public-domain works): Rembrandt, via Wikimedia Commons (Public domain)

17th century 1630s 1631 chiaroscuro old man old master drawing head study portrait study baroque portrait dramatic lighting bearded old man halftone print dark background