Johann Traugott von Seilen din Brașov
1699
unspecified
From the collection of Brukenthal National Museum
1699
unspecified
From the collection of Brukenthal National Museum
This painting is a portrait of a man with long, curly hair. He is wearing a red robe over a gold vest and white shirt, and he is holding a piece of paper in his right hand. The man's face is serious, and he is looking directly at the viewer. The background of the painting is dark, which helps to highlight the subject's features. The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and dimensionality in the painting. If you're interested in learning more about this technique, you might want to look up "chiaroscuro" next.
