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c. 1645-1650

Bearded Old Man with His Head Leaning Forward, Wearing a Skullcap, Facing Right

Giovanni Benedetto Castiglione (called il Grechetto)

Italian, 1609 - 1664

Castiglione's series of heads was inspired partly by the etchings of Rembrandt. In turn, Castiglione's etchings became so popular that later printmakers worked in his manner.

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