Portræait of Søren Nicolaus Johan Bloch, Headmaster at Roskilde Cathedral School

1830

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

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Portræait of Søren Nicolaus Johan Bloch, Headmaster at Roskilde Cathedral School is a 1830 by Unknown, a Romanticism work, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1830 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?: Statens Museum for Kunst

About this work

This black-and-white portrait shows an older man with white hair and a serious expression. He’s wearing a dark coat over a white shirt with a high collar, and a medal hangs from a ribbon on his chest. The background is plain, keeping all focus on his face and clothes. The medal suggests he held a position of importance, likely tied to his role as a headmaster. This photo was taken in 1830, a time when portraits like this often showed status through clothing and awards. Look up chiaroscuro next to see how this lighting style creates dramatic contrast.