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Nuori soturi

David Andersson von Cöln

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From the collection of Finnish National Gallery

Portrait

Dominant colour

Nuori soturi is an unspecified by David Andersson von Cöln, held at Finnish National Gallery.

Who painted this?: David Andersson von Cöln
Where can I see it?: Finnish National Gallery

About this work

This portrait shows a man with curly blonde hair and a serious expression. He’s wearing a dark blue coat with gold embroidery on the sleeve, a red vest, and a white collar. The background is plain and dark, so all the focus is on him. The painting uses soft lighting to highlight his face and shoulders, making the rest fade into shadow. This trick makes the colors pop and gives the picture a three-dimensional feel. Try looking up *chiaroscuro* to see how this lighting technique works in other paintings.

About the artist

Artist

David Andersson von Cöln

A Finnish painter who left no dates behind, David Andersson von Cöln made a single work we can still see today: *Nuori soturi* (Young Warrior), a lone figure in armor against a muted background.

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