Artwork
Young man with a wreath on the head
Young man with a wreath on the head is an oil painting by the Dutch Golden Age artist Salomon de Bray. It dates from 1635 and is held in the collection of the Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden.
About this work
Overview
Young man with a wreath on the head is an oil painting created by Salomon de Bray in 1635.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a young man with a wreath on his dark hair, wearing a brown jacket with white cuffs and holding a long stick. His serious expression is directed to the left, and the wreath adds an air of refinement to the scene.
Technique & Style
The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a strong contrast between light and dark, emphasizing the young man's face and wreath.
History & Provenance
The painting is held at the Gemäldegalerie Alte Meister.
Artist & collection
