240 - D. DEUCHAR (*1743) after REMBRANDT (*1606), An old man with a walking stick, Etching

D. DEUCHAR (*1743) after REMBRANDT (*1606), An old man with a walking stick, Etching David Deuchar (around 1743 Montrose (Angus) - 1808 Edinburgh) after Rembrandt: Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn (1606 Leiden - 1669 Amsterdam): Old man with cane Old man in rural surroundings with cane, 18th century, Etching Technique: Etching on Paper Inscription: lower left signed in the printing plate: "Rembrandt inv. / Deuchar sc.". Date: 18th century Description: The artwork shows an old man with a long beard wearing a heavy coat and a fur hat. He is leaning on a stick and standing in a rural setting with trees and hills in the background. The expression on his face is pensive, almost sullen, and his gaze is slightly downcast. The composition is orientated vertically, with the man dominating the left half of the picture. The light comes from the left and creates delicate shading in the folds of the clothing. The lines are detailed and delicate, giving the scene a calm and serious atmosphere. The depiction could symbolise age and wisdom. Keywords: Old man; Stick; Coat; Furred hat; Landscape; Thoughtfulness; Trees; Hills; Wisdom; Quietness; Seriousness; Drapery; Light and shadow; Vertical composition; Symbolism; Richness of detail; Expression; Thoughtful; Rural setting; Beard; 18th century; Baroque; Costumes; Netherlands; Size: Paper: 10,8 cm x 8,2 cm (4,3 x 3,2 in), Depiction: 10,3 cm x 7,6 cm (4,1 x 3 in) Condition: Good condition. Slightly bumped in places along the edges.