A Mathematician c. 1660

"A Mathematician" is an oil painting on canvas attributed to Luca Giordano, a prominent Italian Baroque painter. The artwork depicts a bearded man holding a book, likely a mathematician, in the midst of studying. The painting's use of chiaroscuro, with strong contrasts of light and shadow, enhances the dramatic intensity of the figure and creates a sense of depth. The subject's focused expression and the book's prominent position highlight the importance of learning and intellectual pursuits.