Curator’s note

The Old Usurer

A character study by Ribera of an old usurer holding a balance to weigh his gold, his greedy, distrustful expression and deep wrinkles rendered with merciless realism. The figure is heightened by dramatic contrasts of light and shadow.

Source: Arterra 큐레이션

Date: 1638
Medium: canvas

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ArtistJusepe de Ribera (called Lo Spagnoletto)PeriodBaroque CountrySpain MuseumMuseo del Prado

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