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Roman School 17th Century portrait of a Philosopher and Prophet
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Roman School 17th Century portrait of a Philosopher and Prophet

17th century
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Roman School 17th Century

Portrait of a Philosopher

oil on panel

11 x 8 in. (28 x 22 cm.)

Physical Dimensions
Height
28cm (11.02")
Width
22cm (8.66")
Depth
0.5cm (0.20")
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Artware Fineart has dated this 17th Century Oil Portrait to the 17th Century.

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SA173334
Dealers Internal Reference
3553
Description
Roman School 17th Century

Portrait of a Philosopher

oil on panel

11 x 8 in. (28 x 22 cm.)

Height
28cm (11.02")
Width
22cm (8.66")
Depth
0.5cm (0.20")
Date of Manufacture

Artware Fineart has dated this 17th Century Oil Portrait to the 17th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA173334
Dealers Internal Ref
3553
Artware Fineart
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2008
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Archive I A 17th-century Italian Baroque oil painting depicting a profile portrait of a bearded philosopher with short curly hair in draped robes.

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A 17th-century Italian Baroque oil painting depicting a profile portrait of a bearded philosopher with short curly hair in draped robes.
Roman School 17th Century Portrait of a Philosopher and Prophet
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A 17th-century Italian Baroque oil painting depicting a profile portrait of a bearded philosopher with short curly hair in draped robes.
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Roman School artwork from the 17th century often reflects Baroque realism, utilising dramatic chiaroscuro lighting, rich dark backgrounds, and expressive gestural poses to depict philosophical or religious figures.

Painters of this era typically applied hand-ground oil pigments onto stretched linen canvas or timber panels, layered over a dark underpainting or ground preparation.

Authentic period works display natural age craquelure across the paint layer, genuine oxidisation of varnish, historical canvas weaving patterns, and specific brushwork techniques characteristic of the Baroque movement.

A historical portrait creates striking visual dialogue when hung above a contemporary console table, mounted on a dark painted wall, or framed within a minimalist gallery arrangement.

Maintain stable humidity and temperature levels, avoid direct sunlight and heat sources, dust gently with a soft dry brush, and consult a professional conservator for surface cleaning or revarnishing.
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