A Philosopher
1637
oil
From the collection of Los Angeles County Museum of Art
1637
oil
From the collection of Los Angeles County Museum of Art
This painting shows an older man with gray hair, looking up and to the right. He wears a dark cloak over a brown shirt. His hands hold a book, with his left hand on top and his right hand on the bottom. The man's face has many wrinkles, and his eyes seem to be looking at something far away. His clothes are simple, and the background is dark. The artist used light and shadow to make the man stand out. The artist who painted this is Jusepe de Ribera.
