John Amory
1768
oil
From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts Boston
1768
oil
From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts Boston
This portrait depicts a man standing in front of a red curtain, with a ship sailing on the sea in the background. He is dressed in a brown velvet coat with gold buttons and a white shirt with ruffled cuffs. The man holds a letter in his right hand, which is sealed with a red wax stamp. The man's hair is styled in a powdered wig, and he wears a gentle smile. The background of the painting features a blue sky with white clouds, and the ship sails on the calm sea. The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and dimensionality in the painting. If you're interested in learning more about the artist's techniques, look up the technique of chiaroscuro.
