Artwork

Bust of a Man with a Turban Facing Left

Bust of a Man with a Turban Facing Left, by Salomon Koninck, ink, 1638
Bust of a Man with a Turban Facing Left, by Salomon Koninck, ink, 1638

Bust of a Man with a Turban Facing Left is an ink print by the Baroque artist Salomon Koninck. It dates from 1638 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

Bust of a Man with a Turban Facing Left is a 1638 print by Salomon Koninck, created using etching and engraving techniques on laid paper. The work depicts a contemplative, bearded man wearing a turban, rendered in meticulous detail with varied line work to achieve depth.

Subject & Meaning

The subject, a man with a long beard and tall turban, is portrayed in a slightly profiled, introspective pose, characteristic of Koninck's thematic focus on contemplative and philosophical figures.

Technique & Style

Koninck combined etching and engraving to produce the print, evident in the juxtaposition of sharp and softer lines. The textured, laid paper and the artist's signature in the top right corner are notable physical attributes.

History & Provenance

Created in 1638 by Salomon Koninck, a Dutch artist from Amsterdam, the print reflects his training under Pieter Lastman and associations with Rembrandt's circle, situating it within the Amsterdam artistic milieu of the time.

Context

As part of Koninck's oeuvre, which included genre scenes and portraits, this work demonstrates his proficiency in printmaking and his stylistic alignment with contemporary Amsterdam artists.

Legacy

While specific legacy details of this piece are not highlighted, it contributes to the broader understanding of 17th-century Dutch printmaking techniques and the artistic community of Amsterdam during that period.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Salomon Koninck

Artist

Salomon Koninck

Salomon (de) Koninck (1609 – buried 8 August 1656) was a Dutch painter of genre scenes and portraits, and an engraver.

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