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Double Portrait of Two Men, one Dressed in Ecclesiastical Dress

Unknown

1550

unspecified

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

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Double Portrait of Two Men, one Dressed in Ecclesiastical Dress is a 1550 unspecified by Unknown, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1550
Where can I see it?: Statens Museum for Kunst

About this work

This painting shows two men facing each other. The man on the left wears a white robe and a tall hat, holding an open book. The man on the right has a beard and dark clothing, resting his hand on a stack of books. The background is mostly dark, making their faces stand out. The book the left man holds looks old, with visible stitching. The lighting focuses sharply on their faces and hands, creating strong shadows. Next, look up *chiaroscuro* to see why this lighting style was so popular.