Portrait of Don Diego Felix de Esquivel y Aldama
1655
oil
From the collection of Denver Art Museum
1655
oil
From the collection of Denver Art Museum
This portrait depicts a man standing in front of a dark background, wearing a black vest with a red emblem over a white shirt and black shorts. He has long dark hair and a mustache, and is holding a black hat in his right hand while resting his left hand on a wooden chair. The man's attire and the style of the painting suggest that it is from the 17th century. The use of chiaroscuro, a technique that uses strong contrasts between light and dark, adds depth and volume to the subject. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this portrait, you might want to look up Bartolomé Esteban Murillo.
