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Portrait of Luther

Unknown

1750

unspecified

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

Portrait

Dominant colour

Portrait of Luther is a 1750 unspecified by Unknown, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1750
Where can I see it?: Statens Museum for Kunst

About this work

This is a black-and-white portrait of a person with short, curly hair and a serious expression. They’re wearing a dark collar that looks like a robe or coat. The face is round, with a smooth forehead and a slight frown. The dark background makes the face stand out sharply, almost like a shadowy frame. This effect is called *chiaroscuro*—a technique that uses strong light and dark contrasts. Check out chiaroscuro to see how artists use light and shadow to create drama.