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Q124341842, by Jusepe de Ribera, unspecified, 1626

Q124341842

Jusepe de Ribera

1626

unspecified

From the collection of National Museum of Ancient Art

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Overview

Q124341842 is a 1626 unspecified by Jusepe de Ribera, a early_baroque_italian work, held at National Museum of Ancient Art.

Who painted this?
Jusepe de Ribera
When & what style?
1626 · early_baroque_italian
Where can I see it?
National Museum of Ancient Art

About this work

This painting depicts a man with a white beard, dressed in a black robe and a brown cloak. He holds a key in his right hand and rests his head on his left hand. The background is dark, with a subtle light source illuminating the subject's face and upper body. The man's attire and the key he holds suggest that he may be a religious figure, possibly a saint. The dark background and the use of chiaroscuro create a sense of depth and drama in the painting. If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created this work, you might want to look up Jusepe de Ribera.

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