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Portrait of Adam Olearius, Librarian to the Court at Gottorp

Unknown

1669

unspecified

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

Baroque Dutch Golden Age Baroque Portrait

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Portrait of Adam Olearius, Librarian to the Court at Gottorp is a 1669 unspecified by Unknown, a Baroque work, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1669 · Baroque
Where can I see it?: Statens Museum for Kunst

About this work

This painting shows a man with a serious expression, dressed in dark clothes and a white collar. His curly hair is loose, and he wears a light-colored cuff peeking out from his sleeve. The background is plain and dark, keeping all focus on his face. The brushstrokes are soft, blending shadows and light smoothly on his face. This style helps show depth without harsh lines. Look up sfumato next to see how artists like this create soft, smoky transitions.