Open full image Pin

Prince Platon Alexandronic Zubov

Unknown

1750

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

Dominant colour

Prince Platon Alexandronic Zubov is a 1750 by Unknown, 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 photo shows a man in a dark coat with a white cravat, sitting in a chair. His right hand rests on a curved armrest, and he holds a piece of paper in his left hand. On the table in front of him are a quill pen, inkwell, and a globe. The lighting is soft, with shadows on his face and clothes. The man’s outfit and the writing tools suggest he was someone important, possibly involved in writing or science. The globe hints at a connection to exploration or knowledge. Next, look up *chiaroscuro* to see how artists use light and shadow like this.