Portrait of a Man
1635
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From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
1635
unspecified
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
A man in a dark, patterned coat stands against a plain dark background. His white ruff collar is stiff and starched, and his sleeves are trimmed with lace. One hand rests on his hip, while the other holds a black glove. His expression is calm, with a slight smile. The dark background makes his face stand out sharply. The fabric looks rich but simple, with no extra decorations. Next, look up chiaroscuro to see how artists use light and shadow like this.
