Portrait of a Man, presumably a member of the Medici Family
1545
unspecified
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
Portrait of a Man, presumably a member of the Medici Family is a 1545 unspecified by Unknown, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.
This is a black-and-white portrait of a man with a thick beard and mustache. He’s bald on top, with a serious expression. His collar is high and starched, and the background is plain and dark. The painting focuses on shadows and light to shape his face. Look closely at how the beard and skin fade into the dark—it’s done carefully. Next, check out chiaroscuro to see how artists use light and shadow like this.
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