Portrait of a Man
1657
unspecified
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
Portrait of a Man is a 1657 unspecified by Unknown, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.
This painting shows a serious-looking man in a dark robe. His white collar and cuffs stand out against the black fabric. He’s holding a folded piece of paper or a letter in his right hand, with a ring on his finger. The dark background makes his face and hands pop, giving them a strong, almost three-dimensional look. The lighting focuses on his wrinkles and the texture of his clothes. Next, look up *chiaroscuro* to see how this lighting trick works.
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