Jean Jacques Rousseau

About this work

The painting depicts a man with a fur-trimmed coat and a matching hat, set against a dark background. He is shown from the chest up, with his head turned slightly to the left. The man's facial expression is neutral, and his eyes seem to be looking directly at the viewer. The image is rendered in shades of brown and gray, with subtle gradations of tone that give the subject a sense of depth and volume. The overall effect is one of quiet contemplation, as if the man is lost in thought. To learn more about the artistic style of this painting, explore the Baroque movement.