Who painted Alter Mann?

Alter Mann was painted by Salomon Koninck in 1632.

Where can I see Alter Mann?

Alter Mann is held by Bavarian State Painting Collections.

What movement is Alter Mann?

Alter Mann is associated with Dutch Golden Age.

Artwork

Alter Mann

Salomon Koninck , 1632

Alter Mann is an unspecified painting by the Dutch Golden Age artist Salomon Koninck. It dates from 1632 and is held in the collection of the Bavarian State Painting Collections.

About this work

Overview

Alter Mann is a 1632 painting by Dutch artist Salomon Koninck, created during the Dutch Golden Age. The work is a portrait of an elderly man and is now held in the Alte Pinakothek.

Subject & Meaning

The portrait depicts a man with a long white beard and dark hair, dressed in attire suggesting a scholarly or dignified status. The subject's introspective expression is accentuated by the use of strong light and dark contrasts.

Technique & Style

The painting employs chiaroscuro, a technique characterized by strong contrasts between light and dark, to draw attention to the subject's face. A plain background further focuses the viewer's attention on the figure.

History & Provenance

Salomon Koninck, born in Amsterdam in 1609, trained under artists including Pieter Lastman before joining the Sint Lucasgilde in 1630. His work is characterized by warm color palettes and introspective themes, often depicting scholarly or philosophical figures.