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Study Head of an Old Man with a White Beard by Anthony van Dyck

Study Head of an Old Man with a White Beard

Study Head of an Old Man with a White Beard

The Met

Artist: Anthony van Dyck(Flemish, Antwerp 1599–1641 London)

Date: ca. 1617–20

Department: European Paintings

Classification: Paintings

Medium: Oil on wood

Dimensions: 26 x 20 1/4 in. (66 x 51.4 cm)

Credit Line: Egleston Fund, 1922

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Brief Description

A man with a long white beard, head tilted down, gazing towards the lower right

Detailed Description

A head-and-shoulders portrait of a man, positioned slightly off-center, facing towards the lower right of the frame. His head is tilted downwards, and his gaze is directed towards the right. The man's face is characterized by a high forehead, deep-set eyes with heavy lids, a prominent nose, and a closed mouth. His skin appears ruddy in areas, particularly on his cheeks and nose, contrasting with the lighter tones on his forehead. He has a receding hairline with short, light-colored hair on the top of his head. The most striking feature is his very long, full, and flowing white beard, which extends down to the bottom edge of the canvas. The beard is rendered with visible brushstrokes, showing variations in tone from bright white highlights to warmer, yellowish-brown shadows, giving it a sense of volume and texture. He wears a dark, possibly black, garment, with a small hint of a white collar visible on his left side. The background is a dark, indistinct brown, providing a stark contrast to the illuminated face and beard. Light appears to emanate from the upper left, casting strong highlights on his forehead, nose, and the upper part of his beard, while leaving the right side of his face and the lower part of his garment in shadow.

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