Gerrit Dou Astronomer by Candlelight Globe Night Scholar Art Poster
Gerrit Dou’s Astronomer by Candlelight studies the stars by a single flame. Dutch Golden Age intimacy at its most spellbinding.
Description
This arched night scene by Gerrit Dou shows a scholar reading by candlelight beside a celestial globe, an hourglass and books. The master's famous fine brushwork glows in the flame's circle. A jewel of Dutch Golden Age painting for lovers of science and history. Deep shadows and golden light suit studies and libraries.
