Bearded Old Man
1626
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
1626
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
This is a black-and-white photo of a bearded man with a full head of wavy hair. His face is lit from the side, leaving his left cheek mostly in shadow. The background is plain and dark, focusing all attention on his wrinkled skin and thick beard. The lighting creates strong contrast between light and dark areas on his face. This effect makes his features stand out sharply. Look up *chiaroscuro* next to see how this lighting trick works.
