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Portrait of Jan Demetriusz Solikowski

Unknown

1702

oil

canvas

From the collection of National Museum in Warsaw

18th Century Portrait Charles V

Dominant colour

Portrait of Jan Demetriusz Solikowski is a 1702 oil by Unknown, depicting Charles V, held at National Museum in Warsaw.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1702
Where can I see it?: National Museum in Warsaw

About this work

This portrait is a painting of a man with a dark beard and mustache. He is wearing a dark robe with red buttons and a white collar, and a gold chain with a cross pendant. On his head is a dark hat with a red outline. The man's expression is serious, and his eyes seem to be looking directly at the viewer. The background of the painting is dark, which helps to focus attention on the subject. The style of the painting is reminiscent of chiaroscuro, a technique that uses strong contrasts of light and dark to create a sense of depth and volume.