Who painted The Poet?

The Poet was painted by Jusepe de Ribera in 1620.

Where can I see The Poet?

The Poet is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is The Poet?

The Poet is associated with Baroque.

Can I buy a print of The Poet?

Museum-quality prints of The Poet are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

The Poet

Jusepe de Ribera , 1620

The Poet is an ink print by the Baroque artist Jusepe de Ribera. It dates from 1620 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

Inscription: Inscribed:recto: none; verso: in black ink, at bottom center: L & L Baskin / 1972 [Lugt 4474]; in graphite, at bottom right: K669
Markings: Marked:none

About this work

Overview

The Poet is a print created by Jusepe de Ribera around 1620, using etching and engraving techniques on laid paper. It is a representative work of Ribera, a prominent figure in Spanish Baroque art.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a hooded figure seated under a tree branch, with clasped hands and a hidden face. The surrounding environment is suggestive of a rocky hillside with scattered leaves, evoking a contemplative atmosphere.

Technique & Style

Ribera employed sharp lines and shading to achieve depth in the print, emphasizing the figure's robe and the twisted branch. The use of etching and engraving techniques was characteristic of Ribera's work and common in prints of the period.