Portretul lui Petrus Traugott von Klausenburger (În RI: Portretul lui P.T. Klausenburger)
From the collection of Brukenthal National Museum
From the collection of Brukenthal National Museum
This painting shows a man in a bright red military coat with gold buttons and fur trim. His white wig is powdered, and he wears a black sash over his chest. In his right hand, he holds a sword with a golden hilt, while his left hand rests on a key hanging from a chain. The coat’s heavy gold embroidery and the sword suggest he held a high rank. The dark background keeps all focus on him. Next, look up *chiaroscuro* to see how light and shadow create drama in portraits.
