Joseph Nollekens
1796
oil
From the collection of Fitzwilliam Museum
1796
oil
From the collection of Fitzwilliam Museum
Dominant colour
Joseph Nollekens is a 1796 oil by James Northcote, held at Fitzwilliam Museum.
This portrait painting shows an older man with a serious expression. He is wearing a brown jacket over a yellow shirt with a white collar and a white cravat. The man's face is the main focus of the painting, with the background being dark and shadowy. The artist has used chiaroscuro to create a sense of depth and volume in the subject's face. If you're interested in learning more about this style of painting, look up the technique of chiaroscuro.
