Artwork
Bildnis einer alten Frau (Nachfolger)
Bildnis einer alten Frau (Nachfolger) is an unspecified painting by the Early Baroque Italian artist Jusepe de Ribera. It dates from 1621 and is held in the collection of the Bavarian State Painting Collections.
About this work
Overview
Bildnis einer alten Frau (Nachfolger) is a 17th-century painting attributed to the Spanish Baroque artist Jusepe de Ribera, who was active in Naples.
Subject & Meaning
The work is a close-up portrait of an older man in profile, wearing a white cap and loose collar, with his hand resting on his chin. The subject's identity is not specified.
Technique & Style
The painting employs strong chiaroscuro, using contrasts between light and dark to create a three-dimensional effect on the subject's face. This technique was characteristic of Baroque art and emphasized the subject's features against a dark background.
History & Provenance
The painting is housed in the Alte Pinakothek. Its attribution to Ribera or a follower suggests a connection to the artist's workshop or style.
Artist & collection
Artist
Jusepe de Ribera (Valencian: ; baptised 17 February 1591 – 3 November 1652) was a Spanish painter and printmaker.
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