Q107436627
1581
paint
From the collection of Gemäldegalerie Berlin
1581
paint
From the collection of Gemäldegalerie Berlin
This painting depicts a man in a dark, long-sleeved shirt with a high collar and buttons down the front. He holds a piece of paper in his hands, which are clasped together in front of him. The background is a muted brown color. The man's attire and hairstyle suggest that the painting is from the Renaissance period. The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and volume in the subject's face and clothing. To learn more about the artist's technique, look up the use of chiaroscuro in Renaissance art.
