Portrait of Alessandro de Richao
1496
oil
From the collection of Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum
1496
oil
From the collection of Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum
This portrait depicts a man with long, dark hair and a dark hat. He wears a dark robe with a white collar and a gold chain around his neck. The man's face is serious, with a neutral expression. The background of the painting is a light blue-green color. The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and volume in the painting. To learn more about this technique, look up chiaroscuro.
