The Story
Man Weighing Gold by Adriaen Isenbrant.
The Friedsam Collection, Bequest of Michael Friedsam, 1931.
“A silence so complete it becomes its own witness.”
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Man Weighing Gold
Adriaen Isenbrant
Period
Renaissance
Theme
Portrait
Medium
Oil on wood
Current Location
The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York
The Story
Man Weighing Gold by Adriaen Isenbrant.
The Friedsam Collection, Bequest of Michael Friedsam, 1931.
“A silence so complete it becomes its own witness.”
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A restrained palette and sculptural lighting create a solemn geometry. The wooden crate and letter anchor the narrative with journalistic precision.