Study of the Head of an Old Man
1610
unspecified
From the collection of Kunsthistorisches Museum
1610
unspecified
From the collection of Kunsthistorisches Museum
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.
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.
Sir Peter Paul Rubens ( ROO-bənz; Dutch: ; 28 June 1577 – 30 May 1640) was a Flemish artist and diplomat.
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