1618
oil
panel
From the collection of National Galleries Scotland
Dominant colour
A Study of a Head (Saint Ambrose) is a 1618 oil by Peter Paul Rubens, a Flemish Baroque painting work, held at National Galleries Scotland.
This painting is a portrait of a man with a long white beard and hair. He is wearing a brown robe with a high collar, and his head is turned slightly to the left. The background is dark, which helps the subject stand out. The man's face is painted in great detail, with wrinkles and creases that give him a sense of age and wisdom. His eyes are cast downward, giving him a contemplative look. The overall effect is one of quiet reflection. If you're interested in learning more about this style of painting, you might want to look into the technique of chiaroscuro.
Sir Peter Paul Rubens ( ROO-bənz; Dutch: ; 28 June 1577 – 30 May 1640) was a Flemish artist and diplomat.
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