Head of a Black African
1645
oil
From the collection of Städel Museum
1645
oil
From the collection of Städel Museum
The painting shows the head and shoulders of a man. He has dark skin and short, curly black hair. His face is turned to the left, and he is wearing a white collar and a dark jacket. The background is a warm, dark brown color. The man's facial expression is neutral, and his eyes seem to be looking off into the distance. The lighting in the painting is dramatic, with strong contrasts between light and dark areas. This creates a sense of depth and volume in the image. The painting is an example of chiaroscuro, a technique that uses strong contrasts between light and dark to create a sense of volume and depth.
