Johann Friedrich Czekelius von Rosenfeld (în Reg. Inv.: Johann Fr. von Rosenfeld)

1770

From the collection of Brukenthal National Museum

Rococo painting Romanticism 18th Century Portrait

Dominant colour

Johann Friedrich Czekelius von Rosenfeld (în Reg. Inv.: Johann Fr. von Rosenfeld) is a 1770 by Christian Leinberger, a Rococo painting work, held at Brukenthal National Museum.

Who painted this?: Christian Leinberger
When & what style?: 1770 · Rococo painting
Where can I see it?: Brukenthal National Museum

About this work

This is a portrait of a man in a dark brown coat and white cravat. His hair is powdered and pulled back, and he’s holding a folded piece of paper or cloth in one hand. The background is plain and dark, putting all the focus on him. The painting looks a little worn, with some brushstrokes visible in the shadows. The lighting is soft, making his face stand out against the dark background. If you like this style, check out *chiaroscuro*—the technique that creates strong light and shadow contrasts.