Le Maréchal de Joyeuse au couvent des Capucins (The Maréchal de Joyeuse at the Capuchin Monastery)
1825
oil
From the collection of National Galleries Scotland
1825
oil
From the collection of National Galleries Scotland
This painting shows a man sitting at a table, wearing a brown robe with a hood. He has dark hair and a beard, and is holding a book in his right hand. The table is cluttered with papers, a glass of wine, and a bookstand. The room is dimly lit, with a fireplace in the background. The man's attire and the setting suggest a monastic environment. The artist has used chiaroscuro to create a sense of depth and contrast in the painting. To learn more about the artist's use of light and shadow, look up the technique of chiaroscuro.
