The painting depicts an elderly man with a contemplative expression, wearing dark robes and a cap, holding a quill pen while intently reading an open book, surrounded by more books stacked on a wooden table, suggesting a scene of deep intellectual engagement and study.
Name/Title
Portrait of John Calvin
Entry/Object ID
1922.1.1
Type of Painting
Easel
Artwork Details
Medium
Oil
Category
On-Display at Calvin University, Historical People, Interior Space