A scholar in his study
1668
oil
From the collection of Agnes Etherington Art Centre
1668
oil
From the collection of Agnes Etherington Art Centre
The painting depicts an elderly man with a long white beard, wearing a red cap and a yellow robe, sitting at a desk with a large open book in front of him. The man is holding a quill pen in his right hand, poised to write. The background of the painting is dark, with a few books and objects visible on shelves behind the man. The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of quiet contemplation and study. The use of chiaroscuro, a technique that uses strong contrasts between light and dark, adds depth and volume to the painting. Next, explore the works of artist Godfrey Kneller.
