Man in a Red Cap Holding a Carnation
1490
unspecified
From the collection of Art Institute of Chicago
1490
unspecified
From the collection of Art Institute of Chicago
Man in a Red Cap Holding a Carnation is a 1490 unspecified by Unknown, a Northern Renaissance work, held at Art Institute of Chicago.
This painting shows a man wearing a red cap and holding a carnation. He is dressed in a black coat with a fur collar and has a gold ring on his finger. The background is dark, which makes the man stand out. The man's face is serious, and he looks straight ahead. His hair is short, and he has a small beard. The carnation he holds is red, and it adds a pop of color to the otherwise dark painting. The use of chiaroscuro in this painting creates a sense of depth and makes the man's face stand out. To learn more about this technique, look up chiaroscuro.
