Job
1618
oil
From the collection of Art Institute of Chicago
1618
oil
From the collection of Art Institute of Chicago
The painting shows an old man with a hunched posture and torn clothing. He looks resigned to his hardships. The Latin inscription "NOLI ME CONDEMNARE" comes from the biblical story of Job. The painting's strong contrasts of light and dark are notable. The artist used a technique to create deep shadows and bright highlights. Check out the technique of chiaroscuro to learn more about this style.
