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Balaam (?), by Hermann tom Ring, unspecified, 1568

Balaam (?)

Hermann tom Ring

1568

unspecified

From the collection of Bavarian State Painting Collections

Dominant colour

Overview

Balaam (?) is a 1568 unspecified by Hermann tom Ring, held at Bavarian State Painting Collections.

Who painted this?
Hermann tom Ring
When & what style?
1568
Where can I see it?
Bavarian State Painting Collections

About this work

This painting depicts a man dressed in a dark robe with intricate gold trim, wearing a white hood with a black stripe. He holds a knife in his right hand and a small object in his left, with a piece of paper or parchment on his lap. The background features a cloudy sky with a ship sailing on the water. The man's attire and the objects he holds suggest a sense of importance and possibly a connection to a specific profession or role. The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of contemplation and focus. To learn more about the artist behind this work, look up Hermann tom Ring.

About the artist

Portrait of Hermann tom Ring
Artist

Hermann tom Ring

Hermann tom Ring (German pronunciation: ; 2 January 1521 in Münster – 18 October 1596 in Münster), was a German Renaissance painter.

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