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Study of the Head of an Old Man, by Peter Paul Rubens, unspecified, 1610

Study of the Head of an Old Man

Peter Paul Rubens

1610

unspecified

From the collection of Kunsthistorisches Museum

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Overview

Study of the Head of an Old Man is a 1610 unspecified by Peter Paul Rubens, a Flemish Baroque painting work, held at Kunsthistorisches Museum.

Who painted this?
Peter Paul Rubens
When & what style?
1610 · Flemish Baroque painting
Where can I see it?
Kunsthistorisches Museum

About this work

This painting shows the head of an older man. He has a long white beard and hair. His face is wrinkled, and he looks serious. The man is painted in a realistic style. You can see the texture of his skin and the folds in his clothing. The artist used a range of colors to create a sense of depth and volume. If you like this painting, you might want to look up more works by Peter Paul Rubens.

About the artist

Portrait of Peter Paul Rubens
Artist

Peter Paul Rubens

Sir Peter Paul Rubens ( ROO-bənz; Dutch: ; 28 June 1577 – 30 May 1640) was a Flemish artist and diplomat.

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