A Fat Man
1634
oil
From the collection of Mauritshuis
1634
oil
From the collection of Mauritshuis
This painting depicts a man with a round face and a prominent nose, wearing a brown jacket over a white shirt. His curly brown hair is unkempt, and he has a bushy mustache. The background is a mottled brown color. The man's facial expression is somewhat serious, and his eyes seem to be looking off into the distance. His posture suggests that he may be sitting or leaning against something, but the exact context is unclear. The use of chiaroscuro in this painting creates a sense of depth and dimensionality, drawing the viewer's eye to the subject's face. To learn more about the artist's use of chiaroscuro, look up the technique.
