Johan Lindroos vanhana.
From the collection of Helsinki City Museum
From the collection of Helsinki City Museum
This is a round portrait of a man in a dark suit with a white collar and bow tie. His face is serious, with short hair and a neatly trimmed beard. The background is plain, and the edges of the painting are framed by a gold border with tiny dots along it. The man’s clothing suggests he might have been someone of importance in his time. The painting looks like it was made with careful attention to the details of his face and suit. If you’re curious about how this was made, look up stippling.
