Hovioikeuden varapresidentti Henrik Georg Falkenberg af Bålby
Martin Mijtens vanhempi / den äldre / the Elder
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From the collection of Finnish National Gallery
Martin Mijtens vanhempi / den äldre / the Elder
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From the collection of Finnish National Gallery
This painting shows a man in a dark, oval-shaped frame. He’s wearing a fancy brown coat with gold trim and a high white collar. His curly wig is big and dark, and he has a serious but calm expression. Notice how the dark background makes his face stand out—it’s almost like a spotlight. The artist used shadows and light to shape his features. Next, look up chiaroscuro to see how this lighting trick works.
