Thomas Flatman
1690
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1690
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This painting features a man with long, curly hair, dressed in a dark robe with a white ruffled collar and cuffs. He sits in a chair, holding a paper with an image of a woman on it. The background is dark, with a faint landscape visible behind him. The man's attire and hairstyle suggest a formal portrait from the 17th century. The use of chiaroscuro, a technique that uses strong contrasts between light and dark, adds depth to the image. To learn more about the artistic style of this period, explore the Baroque movement.
