Portrait of Peter Stevens
1604
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1604
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This is a black-and-white portrait of a man with a serious expression. He has a short beard and mustache, and his hair is pulled back. His right hand rests on his chest, and he’s wearing a ruffled collar that looks stiff and fancy. The name at the bottom reads *Petrus Stevens*, but the artist’s name isn’t visible here. The lines are sharp, and the shadows make the face stand out clearly. Look up chiaroscuro next to see how this strong light-and-shadow effect works.
