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Man at a Window, 1653 (oil on canvas)
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Man at a Window, 1653 (oil on canvas)
XAM72443 Man at a Window, 1653 (oil on canvas) by Hoogstraten, Samuel van (1627-78); 111x86.5 cm; Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna, Austria; Dutch, out of copyright
Media ID 12834953
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Alchemist Bottle Fur Hat Goatee Leaded Glass Looking Out Peering Solitude Vial Wrinkled Wrinkles Thinking
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Man at a Window, 1653
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captures the essence of solitude and contemplation in this mesmerizing oil on canvas by Samuel van Hoogstraten. The painting portrays an elderly man with a long white beard and fur hat, peering out into the distance through leaded glass windows. His glazed eyes reflect a faraway look as he appears lost in thought. The wrinkled face of the man tells stories of wisdom and experience, while his goatee and moustache add to his intriguing character. A vial and bottle end sit on the window ledge, hinting at his alchemical pursuits or perhaps simply serving as remnants of past endeavors. As we gaze upon this artwork, we are drawn into the world of this mysterious figure. We wonder what thoughts occupy his mind as he gazes out onto an unseen landscape. Is he reminiscing about days gone by? Contemplating life's mysteries? Or is he simply enjoying a moment of quiet solitude? Hoogstraten's masterful brushstrokes bring depth and texture to every wrinkle on the old man's face, evoking empathy from viewers who can almost feel themselves standing beside him at that very window. This print from Fine Art Finder allows us to bring home a piece of art history that sparks curiosity and invites reflection. It serves as a reminder that even in our fast-paced modern lives, there is value in taking moments for introspection and embracing our own solitary musings.
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