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Italian Caravaggesque Painter early 17th century - Portrait of a Philosopher

Auction 1197 - overview Cologne
21.05.2022, 11:00 - Old Masters
Estimate: 25.000 € - 30.000 €
Result: 156.250 € (incl. premium)
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Italian Caravaggesque Painter early 17th century

Portrait of a Philosopher

Oil on canvas (relined). 63 x 49 cm.

This impressive image shows a middle aged man engrossed debate and presumably depicts a philosopher. It is not clear which apostle the work intends to portray, as it lacks any identifying attributes. What is clear is that the artist was well-acquainted with the works of Caravaggio and was able to draw on both his repertoire of robust, primarily rustic characters and his dramatic use of light.

Provenance

Private ownership, France