Portrait of Count Jørgen Scheel (1721-1786)
1737
unspecified
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
1737
unspecified
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
This portrait shows a man in a dark, polished suit of armor. His white wig is neatly styled, and he wears a serious expression. The armor covers his chest and left arm, with a black belt holding it in place. The dark background makes his face and armor stand out sharply. This style was common in portraits of wealthy or powerful men from that time. Look up chiaroscuro to see how artists used light and shadow like this.
