1827
oil
canvas
From the collection of Belvedere
Dominant colour
Bearded Man with a Fur Collar and Chain is a 1827 oil by Natale Schiavoni, held at Belvedere.
This painting is a portrait of a bearded man. He is wearing a yellow collared shirt with a green robe over it and has a chain around his neck. The background of the painting is dark and shadowy. The man's beard is long and white, and his eyes seem to be looking directly at the viewer. The fur collar of his shirt is a lighter shade of brown than the rest of the painting, which gives it a sense of depth and texture. The use of chiaroscuro in this painting creates a dramatic effect, with the light source coming from the left side of the image. This technique helps to highlight the subject's features and adds to the overall sense of realism. For more information on this technique, look up chiaroscuro.
Natale Schiavoni (25 April 1777 – 15 April 1858) was an Italian painter and engraver, specializing in history and portraits. Many of his paintings depict seductive nubile women.
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