Portrait of Mahmud Agas, Ambassador of Tripolis
1757
unspecified
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
1757
unspecified
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
This painting shows a man with a large white turban and a long white beard. He’s wearing a dark robe with a red sash over one shoulder and a gold-trimmed collar. His face is calm, and the background is plain and dark, keeping all focus on him. The artist used soft brushstrokes to show the folds in his clothing and the texture of his turban. The lighting is gentle, making his face stand out against the shadowy background. Look up *chiaroscuro* next to see how this lighting trick works.
