Portrait of a Young Man with a Wig
1700
oil
From the collection of Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya
1700
oil
From the collection of Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya
The painting depicts a young man with curly, white hair and a brown velvet jacket. He is wearing a white shirt with lace cuffs and a white cravat. His right hand is resting on his hip. The background of the painting is dark, which helps to highlight the subject's features. The artist has used chiaroscuro to create a sense of depth and dimensionality in the painting. If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created this painting, you might want to look up Nicolas de Largillière.
