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Two Studies of the Head of an Old Man
Sketch or study depicting two heads of an old man in different poses. The work demonstrates a masterful command of facial anatomy, focusing on details of features, beard, and emotional expression.
Portrait of the Creator
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Artist
Rembrandt van Rijn
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Date of birth and death
15 July 1606 – 4 October 1669
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Natinality
Dutch
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Style
Dutch Golden Age, Baroque, masterful chiaroscuro, psychological realism
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Significant works
The Night Watch, The Anatomy Lesson of Dr. Nicolaes Tulp, The Jewish Bride, Self-portraits, The Hundred Guilder Print
Information about the work
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Year:
1626
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Location:
J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles, USA
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Theme:
study, portrait, old man, drawing, expression
Internal Narrative and Creative Framework
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Inner Narrative
The work can be interpreted as an exploration of old age and the human condition, showing the artist's sensitivity to the diversity of human faces and emotions.
The key to interpreting the work
Analyze as an example of Rembrandt's early drawing, focusing on technique and the subtleties of the old man's facial expression.See other works by this artist
Self-Portrait with Saskia in the Parable of the Prodigal Son
- Artist: Rembrandt van Rijn
- Year: 1635
