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Johann Jacob Frølich d.æ.

Unknown

1750

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

Dominant colour

Johann Jacob Frølich d.æ. is a 1750 by Unknown, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1750
Where can I see it?: Statens Museum for Kunst

About this work

This is a round portrait of a man in a dark coat and light cravat. His face is pale, with a neutral expression and a slight frown. The background is plain and dark, focusing all attention on him. The painting looks old but is actually a photograph, not a real painting. That’s unusual for a museum display. Check out how this uses chiaroscuro—the strong contrast between light and dark.