Portrait of Otho Stochoven
1542
oil
From the collection of Groeningemuseum
1542
oil
From the collection of Groeningemuseum
This painting is a portrait of a man in a black hat and coat, holding a brown glove in his hands. The man's face is serious, and he is looking directly at the viewer. The painting is done in oil paint and has a dark background, which helps to highlight the subject's features. The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and dimensionality in the painting. If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created this work, you might want to look up Ambrosius Benson.
