Pope Paul V
1550
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
Dominant colour
Pope Paul V is a 1550 by Unknown, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.
This painting shows a man sitting in a chair, dressed in heavy robes and a tall hat. His right hand rests on a long staff, while his left hand holds a piece of paper. The dark background makes his light-colored clothes stand out, and his face looks serious. The way light and shadow separate his face from the background is a classic trick. This kind of painting was common in the 1600s. Next, look up chiaroscuro to see how artists used light and dark to create drama.
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