1870
unspecified
From the collection of Finnish National Gallery
Metsästysasetelma is a 1870 unspecified by Karl Jansson, held at Finnish National Gallery.
This painting shows a man dressed in old-fashioned armor, kneeling with a bow and quiver of arrows. His red cloak and white feathered hat stand out against the dark background. The armor looks heavy, with gold accents and a shield leaning against his leg. Notice how the light hits the armor and cloak, making some parts glow while others stay shadowy. This trick makes the scene feel dramatic and real. If this style of lighting interests you, look up *chiaroscuro*.
Karl Emanuel Jansson (7 July 1846, in Finström – 1 June 1874, in Jomala) was a Finnish painter, primarily of genre scenes.
See the richer artist page
