Police Surgeon Johan Frederik Rost. The Artist's Family Doctor and Friend
1831
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
1831
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
This is a portrait of a man in a dark blue coat and white cravat. His face is pale, with short curly hair and a serious expression. One hand rests on a greenish table, holding what looks like a small object, maybe a book or paper. The lighting is soft, focusing on his face while the background stays dark. This kind of lighting was often used to make portraits feel more dramatic. Next, look up chiaroscuro to see how artists used light and shadow like this.
