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Portrait of a Man

Unknown

1654

unspecified

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

Portrait

Dominant colour

Portrait of a Man is a 1654 unspecified by Unknown, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1654
Where can I see it?: Statens Museum for Kunst

About this work

The painting depicts a man standing in a room with a dog by his side. He is dressed in a dark outfit with a white collar and a light-colored cape draped over his shoulders. The room has a column and a curtain in the background, with a landscape visible through the window. The man's attire and the setting suggest a formal portrait from the 17th or 18th century. The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and dimensionality in the painting. To learn more about the artist's technique, explore the concept of chiaroscuro.