Artwork
Vieja bebedora
Vieja bebedora is an oil painting by the Early Baroque Italian artist Esteban March. It dates from 1601 and is held in the collection of the Museo del Prado.
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Overview
Vieja bebedora is a 1601 oil painting by Spanish Baroque artist Esteban March, part of the Museo del Prado's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The painting portrays a contemplative man, dressed in a dark robe with a white head covering, holding a glass of wine. His gaze engages the viewer, while his expression conveys quiet introspection.
Technique & Style
March employed a dark background to accentuate the subject's features, characteristic of early Baroque Italian influences. The somber tone and introspective mood reflect the style's dramatic lighting and emotional depth.
History & Provenance
Created in 1601, the work is attributed to Esteban March, a Valencia-based Spanish Baroque painter. It is currently held in the Museo del Prado's collection.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Esteban March (c,1610, Valencia - c.1668, Valencia) was a Spanish Baroque painter. Most of what is known about his life comes from writings by Antonio Palomino, who lived slightly later than March.
