Old Man Sleeping in an Armchair
1632
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1632
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Old Man Sleeping in an Armchair is a 1632 ink by Salomon Koninck, a Baroque work, depicting sitting, held at National Gallery of Art.
The painting shows an old man sleeping in an armchair. He's sitting in a simple room with few details. The old man's face is relaxed, and his hands are folded in his lap, which suggests he's been sleeping for a while, and this quiet moment is what makes this work interesting, as it conveys a sense of everyday life. You can learn more about this style by looking into the technique: etching.
