Q116424875
oil
From the collection of Palace of Versailles
This portrait features a man with long, curly brown hair and a dark jacket. He is depicted from the chest up, facing the viewer with a neutral expression. The background of the painting is a solid dark color. The man's attire suggests he is from the 17th century, and the style of the painting is reminiscent of the Baroque period. The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and dimensionality in the portrait. To learn more about the artistic techniques used in this painting, explore the technique of chiaroscuro.
