Circulo de Christian Wilhelm Ernst Dietrich (1712-1774), Circle of - Tronie de anciano con sombrero

Artist: Circle of Christian Wilhelm Ernst Dietrich (Weimar, 1712 - Dresden, 1774). German painter and engraver renowned for his exceptional ability to assimilate and imitate the style of the great masters of the Dutch Golden Age, especially Rembrandt's technique and lighting treatment.

Details of the work: "Tronie of an Old Man with a Hat", oil on old solid wooden panel. The work belongs to the tradition of the "tronie" (character study), depicting an elderly man with dramatic features, dense white beard, dark hat, and clothing in bluish-green tones.

It features a masterful use of chiaroscuro, strongly highlighting the nose and cheekbones, as well as the impasto and vigorous brushwork on the face and beard, elements directly owed to the Rembrandtian influence cultivated by Dietrich's circle.

Dimensions:
WITH FRAME: 52 x 45 cm
PANEL: 27.5 x 20.02 cm

Provenance: Private collection. The reverse reveals a panel support with bevels of old artisanal workmanship and natural imperfections, fully coherent with the craftsmanship of the 17th and 18th centuries.

Condition: Expert condition report: The work is in an acceptable state considering its age.

Shipping: The lot will be properly protected with its frame. A high-security professional packing with multiple layers of protection, suitable for fragile antiques, will be prepared, and it will be managed through a specialized transport agency with a tracking number.