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Coffin portrait of a man, Poraj coats of arms

Unknown

1650

unspecified

From the collection of National Museum in Kraków

Baroque Portrait

Dominant colour

Coffin portrait of a man, Poraj coats of arms is a 1650 unspecified by Unknown, held at National Museum in Kraków.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1650
Where can I see it?: National Museum in Kraków

About this work

This painting shows a man with a dark beard and hair, wearing a black shirt with a high collar. He is set against a gray background with a gold border. To the right of the man is a red shield with a white flower in the center. The shield has a gold border and is decorated with a gold design at the top. The man's portrait is rendered in a realistic style, with attention to detail in his facial features and clothing. The use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and volume in the painting. For more information on this technique, look up chiaroscuro.