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An Old Jewish Doctor Advising a Woman, by Unknown, 1650

An Old Jewish Doctor Advising a Woman

Unknown

1650

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

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Overview

An Old Jewish Doctor Advising a Woman is a 1650 by Unknown, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.

Who painted this?
Unknown
When & what style?
1650
Where can I see it?
Statens Museum for Kunst

About this work

This black-and-white photo shows a man in a dark robe sitting at a table, holding a book. A woman kneels in front of him, looking up with her hands folded. The man’s face is small and serious, while the woman’s features are softer. The table is cluttered with papers and a small box. The photo’s grainy texture makes it feel old. The lighting is simple, with shadows on the man’s face and the table’s edge. Next, check out chiaroscuro to see how light and dark create drama in photos and paintings.

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