Created on 2024-02-06

The image shows an etched portrait of a person dressed in attire indicative of a past era, with their body facing slightly to the right. The figure is wearing a loose, heavy robe with visible folds and creases that suggest the garment's weight and texture. The neckline of the robe is draped and detailed, and it gathers in the front, held together by what seems to be a string or cord. The person's right hand appears to be resting gracefully on a book that's slightly tilted and placed on a table or similar surface, suggesting an engagement with intellectual pursuits. The book has clear lines indicating text or pages on its open side. In the lower part of the image, just below the book, the name "Erasmus" is etched into the composition, which might imply that the portrait is that of the historical figure Desiderius Erasmus, a Dutch philosopher and Christian scholar known for his humanist contributions during the Renaissance. The background and the rest of the composition are stark, with only a few speckled marks that lend a sense of age and texture to the print. The plate border is visible, indicating the raw edges of the print medium, and it shows signs of wear and ink saturation in places, especially at the bottom where the ink is accumulated heavily, suggesting the printing process used to create this artwork.

Created on 2024-03-29

The image is a black and white etching or engraving depicting the head and shoulders of an elderly man with a thick beard and heavy, furrowed brow. The man appears to be wearing a hat or turban and is shown against a background of scribbles and marks, creating an abstract, textured effect. The image has a rough, sketch-like quality, with visible lines and textures that give it a dynamic, expressive feel. The subject's face has a serious, contemplative expression, suggesting a thoughtful or scholarly individual. The image is labeled "Erasmus" at the bottom, likely referring to the famous Dutch philosopher and humanist Desiderius Erasmus.