Old man seated at a table laid with coins

About this work

The painting shows an old man sitting at a table covered with coins. He is wearing a dark robe and a hat, and has a long white beard. The table is cluttered with coins, and the old man is holding a small bag in his hand. The painting is done in oil paint, and the colors are muted and subdued. The old man's face is lined with age, and his eyes are cast downward, as if he is lost in thought. The painting is held at the Uffizi Gallery. If you're interested in learning more about the technique of chiaroscuro, which is used in this painting, you can look it up next.