Title: Man with Money Sack (Mann mit Geldsack)

Artist: Anonymous (probably 17th/18th century)
Medium: Oil on Cardboard
Signature: Unsigned
Dimensions: 25 cm x 22 cm
Condition: Overall good

Description:

This 17th/18th-century oil painting on cardboard portrays a man clutching a money sack, possibly symbolizing wealth, trade, or avarice, a common theme in Baroque and Dutch Golden Age art. The earthy tones and dramatic lighting suggest the influence of Chiaroscuro, reminiscent of Rembrandt and Caravaggio's school of painting.

Despite being unsigned, the painting's composition and technique indicate a skilled hand. The subject’s facial expression and posture add an air of mystery and storytelling, making it an intriguing piece for collectors of historical and allegorical art.