1563
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Old Man Warming His Hands is a 1563 ink by Jean Mignon, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
The painting depicts an old man warming his hands over a fire. He is dressed in a long robe and has a hat on his head. The old man stands in front of a fireplace, with flames rising from the fire pit. A small, ornate chair is placed to the side of the fireplace. The old man's facial expression is one of contentment, and his posture suggests that he is enjoying the warmth of the fire. The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of coziness and comfort. If you're interested in learning more about this style of art, you might want to explore the Renaissance movement.
Jean Mignon was a French artist in painting and printmaking in the 16th century, active from 1537 to the mid-1550s.
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