Artwork
An Old Man
An Old Man is an oil painting by the Spanish Baroque Tenebrist artist Jusepe de Ribera. It dates from 1635 and is held in the collection of the Detroit Institute of Arts.
About this work
Overview
An Old Man is a 1635 oil painting by Jusepe de Ribera, a prominent figure in 17th-century Spanish art. The work is characteristic of the Spanish Baroque style.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts an elderly man with a long white beard, wearing a red robe and white cloth, lost in thought with his eyes cast downward. His detailed, wrinkled face conveys a sense of introspection.
Technique & Style
Ribera's use of chiaroscuro, a strong contrast between light and dark, creates a sense of depth and draws attention to the subject's face. The dark background and dramatic lighting are hallmarks of the tenebrist style.
History & Provenance
The painting is now held in the Detroit Institute of Arts collection.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Jusepe de Ribera (Valencian: ; baptised 17 February 1591 – 3 November 1652) was a Spanish painter and printmaker.
