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Portrait of an Old Man by El Greco (Domenikos Theotokopoulos)

Portrait of an Old Man

Portrait of an Old Man

The Met

Artist: El Greco (Domenikos Theotokopoulos)(Greek, Iráklion (Candia) 1541–1614 Toledo)

Date: ca. 1595–1600

Department: European Paintings

Classification: Paintings

Medium: Oil on canvas

Dimensions: 20 3/4 x 18 3/8 in. (52.7 x 46.7 cm)

Credit Line: Purchase, Joseph Pulitzer Bequest, 1924

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Visual Summary

Brief Description

A bald, bearded man in a white ruff and fur-trimmed coat, on a dark background

Detailed Description

A man is depicted from the head to the shoulders, facing forward with his gaze directed towards the viewer. His head is bald and pale, with a receding hairline. His face is narrow, featuring prominent cheekbones and a long, thin nose. Dark, slightly sunken eyes are set above a full, dark beard that covers his chin and jawline. A white, intricately pleated ruff encircles his neck, contrasting with his dark clothing. He wears a dark garment, possibly a coat or robe, which is trimmed with a broad band of light brown fur across the shoulders and upper chest. The fur shows visible brushstrokes, suggesting texture. The background is a uniform dark brown. Lighting appears to originate from the upper left, highlighting the man's forehead and the folds of the ruff.

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