On-line gallery
- Reference number
- P00806
- Author
- El Greco (Spanish)
- Title
- Aged Nobleman
- Chronology
- 1587-1600
- Technique
- Support
- Measures
- 46 cm x 43 cm
- School
- Theme
- Shown
- Yes
- Entrance
- COLECCION REAL
- Procedence
- Royal Collection
A portrait of an anonymous
nobleman, possibly from Toledo,
with a narrow white ruff. The
background is neutral.
This work is considered one of the
artist's finest portraits. With the
combination of thin and thick
brushstrokes, he manages to bring
the sitter extraordinarily close to
us.
This painting is listed in the
inventories of Madrid's Alcázar
Palace from 1666, 1686 and
1700.
It is signed on the right with
Greek letters.
Location on the map
