17th Century Flemish School Oil on Panel Painting, Framed

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17th Century Flemish School Oil on Panel Painting. Painting depicts the head and shoulders of a bearded elderly man, presented … Read more 17th Century Flemish School Oil on Panel Painting. Painting depicts the head and shoulders of a bearded elderly man, presented in a carved and gilded period-style frame. The sitter is shown in a three-quarter profile with a long gray beard, weathered features and a contemplative expression, on a dark background. The expressive treatment of the face, beard, and hands and the strong light-and-shadow modeling are characteristic of the Flemish Baroque tradition.
In modern homes, this handsome painting will bring Old World character, depth and European history to a variety of interiors. It will work well in Traditional, Old World, French, European, English Country. The richly gilded frame makes it effective as a focal point over a console, fireplace, or library. The smaller scale makes it ideal with gallery walls where it can be mixed with landscapes, portraits, mirrors, and decorative objects.
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