Cavaler al ordinului Sfântul Hubertus

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From the collection of Brukenthal National Museum

Dominant colour

Cavaler al ordinului Sfântul Hubertus is an unspecified by Martin Meytens cel Tânăr, a Baroque work, held at Brukenthal National Museum.

Who painted this?: Martin Meytens cel Tânăr
When & what style?: Baroque
Where can I see it?: Brukenthal National Museum

About this work

This portrait shows a man with a big white wig, dressed in fancy clothes. He wears a red sash over a dark jacket and a shiny metal armguard with a red star. His face is calm, and he looks straight ahead. The armguard’s star badge suggests he might hold a special rank or title. The dark background makes his face and clothes stand out clearly. Next, look up chiaroscuro to see how artists use light and shadow like this.