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Portrait of the Artist, by Unknown, unspecified, 1450

Portrait of the Artist

Unknown

1450

unspecified

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

Dominant colour

Overview

Portrait of the Artist is a 1450 unspecified by Unknown, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.

Who painted this?
Unknown
When & what style?
1450
Where can I see it?
Statens Museum for Kunst

About this work

This painting shows a man with a long beard and wavy hair, dressed in a dark fur-lined cloak. His face is serious, with a slight frown and intense gaze. He’s leaning slightly forward, resting one arm on a ledge or table in front of him. The dark background makes his face stand out sharply, focusing all attention on his expression. The fur collar adds texture and warmth to the otherwise plain black cloak. If you like how light and shadow create drama in this painting, look up chiaroscuro.

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