Artwork
Portrait of an elderly man
Portrait of an elderly man is an unspecified painting by the Early Baroque Italian artist Simone Cantarini. It dates from 1640 and is held in the collection of the Gemäldegalerie Berlin.
About this work
Overview
Simone Cantarini's 'Portrait of an elderly man' is a 1640 painting from the early Baroque period in Italy. It is one of the works that showcase the artist's skill in portraiture.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts an elderly man with a receding hairline and long, thin beard, dressed in formal attire with a black shirt and white collar and cuffs. His right hand rests on a wooden object, conveying a sense of dignity.
Technique & Style
Cantarini's work blends Bolognese classicism with naturalism, evident in the use of chiaroscuro, which creates depth through strong contrasts between light and dark. The dark background and subtle lighting enhance the subject's dimensionality.
History & Provenance
The painting is now part of the Gemäldegalerie Berlin collection.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Simone Cantarini or Simone da Pesaro, called il Pesarese (Baptized on 21 August 1612 – 15 October 1648) was an Italian painter and etcher.
