Miehen muotokuva
Francisco Herrera vanhempi / den äldre / the Elder
unspecified
From the collection of Finnish National Gallery
Francisco Herrera vanhempi / den äldre / the Elder
unspecified
From the collection of Finnish National Gallery
Dominant colour
Miehen muotokuva is an unspecified by Francisco Herrera vanhempi / den äldre / the Elder, held at Finnish National Gallery.
This is a close-up portrait of a man with a bald head and a short mustache. He’s wearing a white collar that stands out against his dark clothing. The background is completely black, making his face the only focus. The artist used soft shadows to shape his face, giving it a three-dimensional look. The lighting is dramatic, highlighting his features while keeping the rest dark. Look up *chiaroscuro* next to see how this lighting trick works.
Francisco Herrera the Elder painted a single surviving portrait, *Miehen muotokuva*.
See the richer artist page