Miehen muotokuva

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.

Who painted this?: Francisco Herrera vanhempi / den äldre / the Elder
Where can I see it?: Finnish National Gallery

About this work

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.