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Study of Two Heads by Peter Paul Rubens

Study of Two Heads

Study of Two Heads

The Met

Artist: Peter Paul Rubens(Flemish, Siegen 1577–1640 Antwerp)

Date: ca. 1609

Department: European Paintings

Classification: Paintings

Medium: Oil on wood

Dimensions: 27 1/2 x 20 1/2 in. (69.9 x 52.1 cm)

Credit Line: Bequest of Miss Adelaide Milton de Groot (1876-1967), 1967

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Brief Description

A man with long dark curly hair and full beard looks up, a faint head behind him

Detailed Description

A painting shows a man's head and upper chest, positioned slightly right of center, with a fainter head visible behind him to the left. The prominent man has a warm skin tone, dark eyes, and a slightly open mouth. His gaze is directed upwards and to the right. He has very long, dark, curly hair that flows down his shoulders and a full, dark, curly beard that blends into his hair. A small white band or ribbon is visible in his hair near the top of his head. White fabric drapes his shoulders, visible at the bottom of the frame. Behind him, to the left, a lighter-skinned head is depicted in profile, facing left. This secondary head has short, light-colored hair and appears less detailed and softer in focus than the main figure. The background is dark and indistinct, providing a stark contrast to the figures. The overall color palette consists of deep browns, warm skin tones, and highlights of white.

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