Who created "Study of an Old Man"?

Study of an Old Man was created by Carracci School|Giacomo Cavedone in 1577–1660.

When was "Study of an Old Man" created?

This artwork was created 1577–1660.

What medium is "Study of an Old Man"?

Study of an Old Man is Charcoal, highlighted with white chalk, on blue-gray paper.

Is "Study of an Old Man" in the public domain?

Yes, Study of an Old Man is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Study of an Old Man

Carracci School|Giacomo Cavedone

1577–1660

Medium

Charcoal, highlighted with white chalk, on blue-gray paper

Dimensions

9 3/4 x 8 1/8in. (24.8 x 20.6cm)

Classification

Drawings

Department

Drawings and Prints

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Bequest of Walter C. Baker, 1971

Accession Number

1972.118.245

Tags

Men

Art Historical Context

In the rich tradition of the Carracci, this *Study of an Old Man* by Giacomo Cavedone1577–1660) captures the essence of Bolognese draftsmanship from the late 16th to early 17th century Cavedone, a devoted pupil of Ludovico Carracci, contributed to the school's revolutionary emphasis on life drawing, blending classical idealism with keen observation of human form. This intimate portrait study reflects the Carracci's push against Mannerist exaggeration, favoring naturalism that paved the way for Baroque realism. Executed in charcoal heightened with white chalk on blue-gray paper, the drawing ma...

About the Artist

Carracci School|Giacomo Cavedone (Italian|Italian) · 1615 | –1679 |

Italian, Cantiano (?) 1615/20–after 1679 Gubbio (?)|Italian

Study of an Old Man

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