Artwork
Bärtiger Greisenkopf (?)
Bärtiger Greisenkopf (?) is an unspecified painting by the Early Baroque Italian artist Mattia Preti. It dates from 1656 and is held in the collection of the Bavarian State Painting Collections. Bärtiger Greisenkopf (?
About this work
Overview
Bärtiger Greisenkopf (?) is a portrait painting by Mattia Preti, dated to 1656, currently part of the collection at the Alte Pinakothek.
Subject & Meaning
The subject is an elderly man with a long white beard and bushy eyebrows, depicted in a contemplative pose, his face turned slightly sideways with an intense, thoughtful expression.
Technique & Style
The painting utilizes chiaroscuro, a strong contrast between light and dark, where illumination on the subject's face and hands creates a dramatic, three-dimensional effect against a shadowy background.
History & Provenance
Created in 1656 by Mattia Preti, the work is now housed at the Alte Pinakothek, with no detailed provenance history provided in the available sources.
Artist & collection
Artist
Mattia Preti was an Italian Baroque artist who worked in Italy and Malta. He was appointed a Member of the Order of Saint John.
