Artwork
Kopfstudie einer alten Frau (Kopie nach)
Kopfstudie einer alten Frau (Kopie nach) is an unspecified painting by the Flemish Baroque painting artist Peter Paul Rubens. It dates from 1608 and is held in the collection of the Bavarian State Painting Collections.
About this work
Overview
Kopfstudie einer alten Frau (Kopie nach) is a 1608 painting by Peter Paul Rubens, a prominent Flemish artist. The work is a portrait study of an elderly woman and is part of the Alte Pinakothek's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts an older woman in profile, with a calm expression and deep wrinkles. Her face is turned slightly away from the viewer, and she wears a dark head covering with soft strands of hair visible.
Technique & Style
The use of chiaroscuro creates a dramatic effect, with strong contrasts between light and dark areas that highlight the subject's facial features and skin texture. The plain, dark background focuses the viewer's attention on the subject.
History & Provenance
Created in 1608, the painting is characteristic of the Flemish Baroque tradition, influenced by the Counter-Reformation. It is now held in the Alte Pinakothek.
Artist & collection
Artist
Sir Peter Paul Rubens ( ROO-bənz; Dutch: ; 28 June 1577 – 30 May 1640) was a Flemish artist and diplomat.
Portrait of an Old Woman
The Artist's Mother with Her Hand on Her Chest
The Artist's Mother, Head and Bust
Old Woman with Fur Cap
Old Woman
Bust of an Old Woman Wearing a Head Scarf
Bildnis einer alten Frau (?)
Head of an Old Woman
En gammel kone. Allegorisk fremstilling af hørelsen
Old woman
Head of an Old Woman (Visscher's Mother)
Head of an Aged Woman