Portrait of Frederik V in Anointment Robe
1750
unspecified
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
This painting shows a man in a fancy white robe with lots of fur and gold trim. He’s standing on a rocky ledge, holding a staff in one hand and resting the other on his hip. His wig is big and curly, and he’s wearing white stockings with red heels. The background looks like a cloudy sky with some rocky cliffs. The robe looks heavy and textured, almost like it’s made of layers of fabric. The gold details catch the light, making the outfit stand out. Next, look up *chiaroscuro* to see how artists use light and shadow like this.
