Portrait of a Young Man in Military Costume
1650
oil
From the collection of J. Paul Getty Museum
1650
oil
From the collection of J. Paul Getty Museum
The painting shows a young man in a military costume. He wears a black and gold embroidered jacket with a white collar and a white tassel. His curly brown hair is shoulder-length. The background is dark, which makes the man stand out. The man's jacket has intricate gold embroidery, and his white collar is crisp. The tassel on his jacket adds a touch of elegance. The dark background helps focus attention on the man. The use of chiaroscuro, a technique that uses strong contrasts between light and dark, makes the man's features stand out. This technique was often used in 17th-century Dutch painting. If you're interested in learning more about this style, look up chiaroscuro.
