Autoportret
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From the collection of Brukenthal National Museum
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From the collection of Brukenthal National Museum
This painting shows a man with a serious expression. He has a dark mustache, short brown hair, and a high white collar with lace trim. His dark jacket has a deep shadow on one side, making his face stand out. The artist focused on the contrast between light and dark to give his face depth. This was a common trick in portraits from that time. Next, look up *chiaroscuro* to see how this lighting technique works in other paintings.
