Kreivi Johan Gabriel Stenbock
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From the collection of Finnish National Gallery
Portrait louis xiv of france
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From the collection of Finnish National Gallery
A man in a fancy gold-and-brown outfit sits on a carved chair, looking calm. His curly wig is big, and he wears a blue bow tie with lace cuffs. Behind him, a red curtain hangs, and outside the window, you can barely see a distant landscape. The painting uses light and shadow to make his face stand out against the dark background. His clothes look rich and detailed, like he’s someone important. Next, look up chiaroscuro to see how this lighting trick works.
