1705
oil
canvas
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Dominant colour
A Man in a Dark Cloak is a 1705 oil by Luca Carlevarijs, a Flemish Baroque painting work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
The painting depicts a man dressed in a dark cloak, standing against a plain background. He wears a hat and holds a cane in his right hand, with his left hand resting on his hip. The man's attire and posture convey a sense of elegance and poise. The artist's use of dark colors and subtle lighting creates a sense of depth and dimensionality in the painting. The man's face is partially obscured by shadows, adding to the enigmatic quality of the portrait. For more works that showcase the use of chiaroscuro, explore the technique of chiaroscuro.
Luca Carlevarijs or Carlevaris (20 January 1663 – 12 February 1730) was an Italian painter and engraver working mainly in Venice.
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