Cardinal
1865
oil
canvas
From the collection of National Museum in Kraków
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Henryk Rodakowski
Henryk Rodakowski (1823–1894) was an artist, born in Lviv.
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oil
canvas
From the collection of National Museum in Kraków
Cardinal is a 1865 oil by Henryk Rodakowski, held at National Museum in Kraków.
The painting depicts a cardinal, dressed in a red robe with a red hat, holding a book. The cardinal is shown from the waist up, with his right hand resting on the book and his left hand holding a pointer. He has long white hair and is looking directly at the viewer. The background of the painting is dark, with a hint of a window on the left side. The overall mood of the painting is somber and contemplative. To learn more about the artist's use of chiaroscuro, explore the technique of chiaroscuro.
Henryk Rodakowski (1823–1894) was an artist, born in Lviv.
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