Northern Caravaggesque painter of the 17th century
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An old man with a candle, oil on canvas, 81 x 65 cm, framed, (Wo)
Provenance: European private collection. The painting depicts an old man resembling representations of St. Peter. The face, marked by deep wrinkles and shadows, is lit by a candle. In the background one can see an open book. Paintings featuring such a spectacular treatment of light spread soon after Caravaggio’s death and were highly popular among collectors. The candlelight produces a strong chiaroscuro and suggestive light effects. The face is rendered in an explicitly naturalistic fashion, which suggests a northern artist sojourning in Rome between 1610 and 1630.
Specialist: Mark MacDonnell
Mark MacDonnell
+43 1 515 60 403
old.masters@dorotheum.com
22.06.2010 - 11:30
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EUR 10,000.- to EUR 15,000.-
Northern Caravaggesque painter of the 17th century
An old man with a candle, oil on canvas, 81 x 65 cm, framed, (Wo)
Provenance: European private collection. The painting depicts an old man resembling representations of St. Peter. The face, marked by deep wrinkles and shadows, is lit by a candle. In the background one can see an open book. Paintings featuring such a spectacular treatment of light spread soon after Caravaggio’s death and were highly popular among collectors. The candlelight produces a strong chiaroscuro and suggestive light effects. The face is rendered in an explicitly naturalistic fashion, which suggests a northern artist sojourning in Rome between 1610 and 1630.
Specialist: Mark MacDonnell
Mark MacDonnell
+43 1 515 60 403
old.masters@dorotheum.com
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| Auction: | Old Master Paintings |
| Auction type: | Saleroom auction |
| Date: | 22.06.2010 - 11:30 |
| Location: | Vienna | Palais Dorotheum |
| Exhibition: | 12.06. - 22.06.2010 |