Salomon Koninck
1609–1656 · Dutch · 28 artworks
Baroquetenebrismrealistic detailexpressive facesmuted color palettenarrative composition
artist bio
Salomon Koninck was a Dutch painter of the Baroque period, known for his genre scenes, portraits, and history paintings. He was influenced by Rembrandt and often depicted elderly scholars and philosophers in contemplative poses, contributing to the Dutch tradition of realistic and detailed portrayals of everyday life.
what you'll learn
Studying Koninck's work allows students to explore the use of light and shadow in creating mood and atmosphere, as well as the detailed rendering of textures and facial expressions to convey character and emotion. Students can also learn about composition and narrative in genre painting.
related: Rembrandt van Rijn, Gerrit Dou, Pieter Lastman
28 artworks
The Descent from the Cross
1653
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Head of an Old Man
1632
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Esther's Banquet
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Parable of the Workers in the Vineyard
1649
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The Adoration of the Magi
1645
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Bearded Old Man in a Beret at a Balustrade, Holding His Gloves
1650
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David and Batsheba mourning over Their Dead Son
1645
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Astronomer
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St. Matthew
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A Sholar sharpening his Quill
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Portrait of gentleman, bust-length, in armour, within a painted oval
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The Tribute Money
1640
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An Old Man Thinking
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Portrait of an old man, bust-length, in a fur lined coat with a small pendant, and a velvet barrett
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The Gold Weigher
1654
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A Philosopher
1635
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A Man at his Desk
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The Hermit
1643
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Philosopher with an Open Book
1645
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The Annunciation
1655
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Portrait of a bearded man
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An Old Scholar
1645
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An Old Man
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A Gold Weigher
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A Scholar in his Study
1646
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A philosopher in his study
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Jeremiah lamenting the Destruction of Jerusalem
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A Man with a Turban
1639
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