A Man Seen from Behind
1705
oil
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1705
oil
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
The painting depicts a man from behind, wearing a white shirt and a yellow skirt. He has black boots on and is holding a black object in his right hand. The man's head is turned to the left, and he has dark hair. The background of the painting is a solid brown color, which helps to focus attention on the man. The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of quiet contemplation, as if the man is lost in thought. The artist's use of chiaroscuro, a technique that uses strong contrasts between light and dark to create a sense of volume and depth, adds to the overall mood of the painting. To learn more about the artist's use of chiaroscuro, look up the technique.
