Professor dr. med. J.D. Herholdt
1835
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
1835
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
This painting features a portrait of an older man with white hair, dressed in a dark coat and white shirt. A medal or brooch adorns his left side. The background is a dark wall, with the subject's right arm resting on a surface that is not fully visible. The subject's facial expression is serious, and his eyes seem to gaze directly at the viewer. The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and dimensionality in the portrait. For more information on the Romanticism movement, which influenced this painting, explore the Romanticism page.
