Who painted Gammel mand, der vasker hænder?

Gammel mand, der vasker hænder was painted by Bernhard Keil in 1650.

Where can I see Gammel mand, der vasker hænder?

Gammel mand, der vasker hænder is held by Statens Museum for Kunst.

What movement is Gammel mand, der vasker hænder?

Gammel mand, der vasker hænder is associated with Flemish Baroque painting.

Can I buy a print of Gammel mand, der vasker hænder?

Museum-quality prints of Gammel mand, der vasker hænder are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Gammel mand, der vasker hænder

Bernhard Keil , 1650

Gammel mand, der vasker hænder is an oil painting by the Flemish Baroque painting artist Bernhard Keil. It dates from 1650 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.

About this work

Overview

Gammel mand, der vasker hænder is a genre painting executed in oil paint by Bernhard Keil around 1650.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts an older man and a child at a table, with the man holding a bowl and the child reaching in. The scene is intimate, with the figures illuminated against a dark background.

Technique & Style

Keil employed chiaroscuro, using strong contrasts of light and shadow to create a sense of depth and volume, drawing attention to the faces and hands of the figures.

History & Provenance

The painting is held at the Statens Museum for Kunst.