Portrait of Don Juan of Austria
1560
oil
From the collection of Art Institute of Chicago
1560
oil
From the collection of Art Institute of Chicago
This painting shows a man in fancy clothes. He's posing formally, looking serious. The artist paid close attention to details like his jewelry and clothes. The subject's outfit and expression suggest he's important. This was painted a long time ago, and the style is typical of that time. To learn more about this style, look into the technique of chiaroscuro.
