Head of an old Man
1638
oil
From the collection of Ashmolean Museum
1638
oil
From the collection of Ashmolean Museum
This painting shows the head and upper body of an old man. He has a long white beard and is wearing a red robe with a white collar. The background is dark, which makes the man stand out. The old man's eyes are looking up, and his right hand is touching his chest. His face is wrinkled, and his hair is gray and curly. The painting is done in a way that makes the man look very real. The artist who made this painting is Guercino.
