Professor, dr. med. J.D. Herholdt
1832
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
1832
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
Dominant colour
Professor, dr. med. J.D. Herholdt is a 1832 by Unknown, a Romanticism work, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.
This painting shows an older man with white hair and a serious expression. He’s wearing a dark coat, a white cravat, and a medal on a ribbon around his neck. His hands rest on a piece of paper or a small object, and you can see part of a chair arm on the right side. The medal suggests he was someone important, likely honored for his work. The dark background makes his face stand out, focusing all attention on him. Next, look up chiaroscuro to see how this lighting trick works in other paintings.
