Măcelarul sibian Georg Hinzmann

unspecified

From the collection of Brukenthal National Museum

Dominant colour

Măcelarul sibian Georg Hinzmann is an unspecified by Frantz cel Tânăr Neuhauser, a Baroque work, held at Brukenthal National Museum.

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

About this work

This portrait shows a man in a dark, fur-lined coat with gold buttons down the front. His collar is white, and he wears a red sash across his chest. One hand holds a set of keys, while the other rests on a dark belt with a small tassel. The background is plain and dark, keeping all focus on him. The keys he holds suggest he might have been someone important—maybe a guard or official. The way the light hits his face and clothes makes them stand out sharply against the dark. Look up chiaroscuro to see how artists use light and shadow like this.