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Two heads of apostles, by Unknown, oil

Two heads of apostles

Unknown

oil

panel

From the collection of National Museum in Warsaw

Dominant colour

Overview

Two heads of apostles is an oil by Unknown, held at National Museum in Warsaw.

Who painted this?
Unknown
Where can I see it?
National Museum in Warsaw

About this work

This painting shows two men's heads, side by side. They are looking up and to the left. Both have long, curly white hair and beards. The man on the left has a red face and wears a brown robe. The man on the right wears a dark robe. The background is black, which makes the men's faces stand out. The artist used a technique called chiaroscuro to create strong contrasts between light and dark. This makes the painting dramatic and interesting. If you like this painting, you might want to learn more about the artist, Peter Paul Rubens.

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