1742
oil
canvas
From the collection of Hamburger Kunsthalle
Dominant colour
Barthold Hinrich Brockes is a 1742 oil by Domenicus van der Smissen, held at Hamburger Kunsthalle.
This painting is a portrait of a man, depicted from the side. He wears a fur-trimmed hat and a dark coat with a fur collar. The background is dark, with a subtle gradient of light and shadow. The subject's face is illuminated, while the rest of the painting is in shadow. This contrast creates a sense of depth and dimensionality. The artist's use of light and shadow adds a sense of drama to the portrait. The painting is held at the Hamburger Kunsthalle. If you're interested in learning more about the artist's technique, look up chiaroscuro.
Dominicus van der Smissen, or Van der Schmissen (28 April 1704, in Altona – 6 January 1760, in Atlanta) was a German painter, known primarily for portraits.
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