Herr Dristel
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From the collection of Finnish National Gallery
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From the collection of Finnish National Gallery
This painting shows a man with pale hair tied back, dressed in a dark coat with a white cravat. His face is serious, with a slight frown and steady gaze. The background is plain and dark, keeping all focus on him. The artist painted his face with soft shadows that make it look three-dimensional. This effect is called *chiaroscuro*—a technique that uses strong light and dark contrasts. Look up chiaroscuro to see how other artists used this same trick.
