Portrait of Servaes Pietersz. Fabri
1552
oil
From the collection of Stedelijk Museum Schiedam
1552
oil
From the collection of Stedelijk Museum Schiedam
This portrait depicts a man standing behind a table, dressed in a black robe and hat. He holds a letter in his right hand and a glove in his left. The table is cluttered with various objects, including books, an inkwell, and a quill pen. The man's attire and the objects on the table suggest that he is a scholar or writer. The painting's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and dimensionality, drawing the viewer's eye to the subject's face and hands. To learn more about the artist's use of chiaroscuro, explore the technique of chiaroscuro.
