An Old Man and his Grandson
An Old Man and his Grandson (Italian: Ritratto di vecchio con nipote) is a ca. 1490 tempera painting by the Italian Renaissance artist Domenico Ghirlandaio. One of Ghirlandaio's best-known works, it is considered notable for its emotional poignancy. Its realism has been described as unique among the portraits of the Quattrocento.
| An Old Man and his Grandson | |
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| An Old Man and His Grandson | |
| Artist | Domenico Ghirlandaio |
| Year | c. 1490 |
| Medium | tempera, poplar panel |
| Dimensions | 62.7 cm (24.7 in) × 46.3 cm (18.2 in) × 8 cm (3.1 in) |
| Location | France |
| Owner | French State |
| Collection | Department of Paintings of the Louvre |
| Accession No. | RF 266 |
| Identifiers | Joconde work ID: 000PE025511 RKDimages ID: 111440 |
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