Portrait of a Grand Master of the Knights of Malta, Martin de Redin
1660
oil
From the collection of Art Institute of Chicago
1660
oil
From the collection of Art Institute of Chicago
You see a man in a fancy uniform, with a sword and a cape, in this painting. He looks important, with a serious face. The artist paid attention to the details of his uniform, which is interesting because it shows the subject's status and power. You can look up the technique of chiaroscuro to learn more about how the artist used light and dark to create depth in this portrait.
