Portrait of a man (Etienne Delafons?)
1650
unspecified
From the collection of University of Cyprus
1650
unspecified
From the collection of University of Cyprus
The painting shows a man sitting at a table with a scroll in front of him. The scroll has text written in Greek-style letters, but they don't form a meaningful message. This detail is interesting because it might be a nod to the cultural significance of Greek language and culture. The man in the painting is thought to be Etienne Delafons. To learn more about the use of text in art, look up the technique: sfumato.
