Old man in a truban casting charms
1650
oil
From the collection of National Museum in Warsaw
1650
oil
From the collection of National Museum in Warsaw
The painting depicts an elderly man with a long white beard, wearing a dark robe and a turban, seated on the floor with his legs crossed. He holds a book in his left hand and a stick in his right, with a bird flying above him. The room is dimly lit, with various objects scattered around, including a skull, a crossbone, and a candle. The man's attire and the objects surrounding him suggest a sense of mysticism and spirituality. The dim lighting adds to the enigmatic atmosphere of the scene.
