Artwork

Auzul

Auzul, by Gonzales Coques, unspecified
Auzul, by Gonzales Coques, unspecified

Auzul is an unspecified painting by the Baroque artist Gonzales Coques. It is held in the collection of the Brukenthal National Museum.

About this work

Overview

Auzul is a painting depicting a man with a violin. The work is characterized by its use of chiaroscuro and a dark background.

Subject & Meaning

The subject is a man dressed in 17th-century attire, holding a violin and bow, with his left hand resting on a table. His clothing and the style of the painting suggest a historical context.

Technique & Style

The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of volume and texture, drawing attention to the subject. The style is reminiscent of other works from the same period, such as those by Gonzales Coques.

Artist & collection

Artist

Gonzales Coques

Gonzales Coques painted scenes of daily life in the 1600s, often showing people eating, talking, or playing music.