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Virgil, by Hermann tom Ring, unspecified, 1568

Virgil

Hermann tom Ring

1568

unspecified

From the collection of Bavarian State Painting Collections

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Overview

Virgil 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 with a long white beard, wearing a dark robe and a hat. He is holding a book in his lap and has his right hand on his forehead. The background is a room with columns and windows. The man's attire and the setting suggest a sense of learning and contemplation. The artist has used a range of colors to create depth and texture in the painting. If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created this work, you might want to 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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