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The Four Ages of Man
Artist: Valentin De Boulogne (French, c. 1591 - 1632)
Original Dimensions: 38" x 52 3/4"
Location: National Gallery of Art, London
About Artwork: (About 1629) "The four stages of human life are represented by figures with objects relating to their age. Childhood holds an empty bird trap, showing his innocence and naivety: he has let the bird escape. Youth plays a lute, symbolising pleasure and desire. Adulthood in armour wears a victor’s laurel wreath and cradles a book. Old Age is positioned next to coins signifying greed, and holds a glass symbolising the fragility of life. The table and background are plain and mostly in shadow. The strong lighting reveals the facial features of each figure, all but one of whom stare solemnly out of the painting. Adulthood looks down, supporting his head on one arm. Groups of figures around a table were common in the work of Caravaggio (1571–1610) and his northern followers. Valentin was influenced by these artists, and painted many tavern and concert scenes." - (National Gallery of Art, London)
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