Portræt af J. J. Brandt
1758
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
1758
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
This black-and-white photo shows a man in a dark, textured background. He’s dressed in a fancy 18th-century coat with buttons down the front, and his hair is pulled back. His face is serious, with a slight smile. The photo’s grainy look makes it feel old, almost like a faded memory. The lighting is simple but focused on his face, leaving the rest dark. Next, check out chiaroscuro to see how artists use light and shadow like this.
