Q21675518
1642
oil
From the collection of Groeningemuseum
1642
oil
From the collection of Groeningemuseum
This painting features a man with curly brown hair, wearing a black robe with a white collar and cuffs. He holds a white object in his right hand, possibly a glove or a piece of fabric. The background is a dark gray color. In the top-left corner, there is a coat of arms with a shield and a crown, accompanied by some illegible text. The overall atmosphere of the painting is formal and somber. The use of chiaroscuro, a technique that emphasizes contrasts between light and dark, adds depth and volume to the subject. To learn more about the artist's use of chiaroscuro, look up the technique next.
