Hadrianus Junius
1750
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
Dominant colour
Hadrianus Junius is a 1750 by Unknown, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.
This black-and-white portrait shows a man in a dark robe, reading an open book with one hand while resting his other hand on a small ledge. His face is serious, with a short beard and white collar peeking out. The background is plain and dark, putting all focus on him. The painting looks old but is actually a photograph, not a real painting. The lighting creates strong shadows, making the man’s face stand out sharply. Check out *chiaroscuro* to see how this lighting trick works.
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