Portrait of Lorenz Spengler, Ivory Turner and Curator of the Royal Danish Kunstkammer
1750
unspecified
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
This painting shows a man in a gray coat with white ruffles at the cuffs and neck. His wig is powdered and neatly styled, and he holds a small object in his right hand. The background is dark, focusing all attention on his face and clothes. The man’s left hand rests on a globe, suggesting he might be someone important or educated. His relaxed but confident pose makes him look like he’s proud of his role. If you like this style, look up *chiaroscuro* next—it’s the technique used here for the strong light and shadow contrast.
