Poul Johan Schouw, guvernør i Ostindien
1750
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
1750
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
This painting shows a man in a dark brown coat and a tall black hat. His white cravat is neatly tied, and he has a serious expression. The background is plain and dark, focusing all attention on his face. The painting looks old, with some wear on the edges. The lighting creates strong shadows on his face, giving it a three-dimensional look. This technique is called *chiaroscuro*.
