Portrait of a Young Man
1650
unspecified
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
This black-and-white painting shows a young man in a dark coat with wide shoulders. His collar is stiff, and a chain hangs from his neck. One hand rests on his chest, fingers slightly curled. The dark background makes his face stand out sharply. The lighting focuses on his expression, which looks serious and calm. Next, check out chiaroscuro to see how light and shadow create drama in paintings.
