Portrait of Captain Ross
1766
oil
From the collection of National Gallery of Ireland
1766
oil
From the collection of National Gallery of Ireland
This portrait depicts a man with dark hair, dressed in a black jacket and white shirt with a red and white cravat. He stands against a dark background, with his left arm resting on a table or ledge, holding a book or papers. The subject's attire and hairstyle suggest a formal, possibly military, setting. The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and dimensionality in the portrait. To learn more about the artistic techniques used in this painting, explore the technique of chiaroscuro.
