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Portrait of a Man

Unknown

1750

unspecified

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

Portrait Louis Xiv of France

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Portrait of a Man is a 1750 unspecified by Unknown, depicting Louis Xiv of France, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1750
Where can I see it?: Statens Museum for Kunst

About this work

This painting shows a man with curly, shoulder-length hair dressed in a fancy white lace collar and a dark jacket. His face is serious, with a slight smile and a neatly trimmed beard. The background is plain and dark, making his face stand out. The lace collar looks very detailed, almost like it’s made of tiny loops. The painting uses shadows to give the face a three-dimensional look. Look up chiaroscuro to see how this technique works.