Officer writing a letter
1659
oil
From the collection of National Museum in Warsaw
1659
oil
From the collection of National Museum in Warsaw
This painting depicts two men and a dog in a dimly lit room. The man on the left wears a blue vest with gold trim, a white shirt, and a red hat, while holding a sword and a horn. The man on the right sits at a table, writing a letter with a quill pen, dressed in a white shirt and tan pants. A dog lies on the floor beside him. The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and contrast in the scene, with the warm glow of the candlelight illuminating the faces and hands of the men. To learn more about the artist's technique, look up chiaroscuro.
