Jacques (Jean) Rousseau (1630–1693)
oil
From the collection of British Museum
oil
From the collection of British Museum
This portrait shows a man with curly hair, wearing a dark jacket with a white collar and a red sash. The background is dark, which makes the man stand out. The painting is done in oil paint, which gives it a rich, textured look. The artist has used chiaroscuro, a technique that uses strong contrasts between light and dark to create a sense of depth and volume. If you're interested in learning more about this painting, you might want to look up the artist, Jacques Rousseau.
