Saint Andrew the Apostle
1658
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
Saint Andrew the Apostle is a 1658 by Unknown, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.
This close-up shows a bearded man in a red robe, his bald head glowing under dim light. One hand holds a long wooden staff, the other points upward as if gesturing. His face looks tired but focused, with deep shadows around his eyes and beard. The dark background makes his red robe stand out sharply. Notice how the light hits his forehead and hands, while the rest stays shadowy—almost like a spotlight. This style is called *chiaroscuro*.
