Portrait of a Man
1472
unspecified
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
1472
unspecified
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
This painting shows a man in profile, wearing a dark velvet hat with a jewel on the side. His collar is stiff and gold, with a small pendant hanging down. The background is a plain, dark green color that makes his face stand out. The way light hits his face—especially the shadow under his cheekbone—gives it a three-dimensional look. This trick was a big deal in its time. Next, look up *chiaroscuro* to see how artists used light and shadow like this.
