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@peterpaulrubens.bsky.social

Stunning painting of an old man. Just perfect -- sensitive, moving, beautiful, human. By Jan Lievens, who was born OTD in 1607.

24/10/26, 9:17 pm46 reposts380 likes

Dr. Peter Paul Rubens

@peterpaulrubens.bsky.social

Old man in blue velvet, 1629. Love subtle colors & textures as well as characterization here. By Jan Lievens.

Rob Boyte

@roboyte.bsky.social

I'm an old man seeing these paintings thru eyeglasses, which those old men are not wearing. I know they were available in 17th Cent. Europe - maybe removed for portraits as I once did.

languaging.bsky.social

@languaging.bsky.social

And the slightly reddened eyes!

GGmaJoy

@ggmajoyc.bsky.social

Also ethereal.