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Portrait of a Man

Unknown

1450

unspecified

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

Portrait

Dominant colour

Portrait of a Man is a 1450 unspecified by Unknown, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1450
Where can I see it?: Statens Museum for Kunst

About this work

This painting shows a man with a dark beard and mustache, dressed in a dark, fur-trimmed robe. His hands are open, resting on his chest, and he holds a small object in his right hand. The background is completely black, making his face and clothes stand out sharply. The way light hits his face and hands creates strong contrasts, almost like shadows and light are fighting for space. This makes the details on his skin and clothes pop. Look up chiaroscuro next to see how this lighting trick works in other paintings.