1660
oil
canvas
From the collection of Ashmolean Museum
An old Beggar is a 1660 oil by David Teniers the Younger, a Flemish Baroque painting work, held at Ashmolean Museum.
This painting shows an elderly man, dressed in worn and tattered clothing, walking with the aid of a cane. He holds a hat in his left hand, while a large bag hangs from his right shoulder. The man's face is lined with age, and his hair is gray and unkempt. In the background, a serene landscape unfolds, featuring trees and a church steeple under a blue sky with white clouds. The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of quiet contemplation, inviting the viewer to reflect on the life of this humble figure. To learn more about the artist's use of chiaroscuro, explore the technique of chiaroscuro.
David Teniers the Younger or David Teniers II was a Flemish Baroque painter, printmaker, and artist.
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