Portrait of Pierre Cadeau de Mongazon (1687–1763)
1720
oil
From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
1720
oil
From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
This portrait shows a man with long, curly white hair and a black coat with gold trim. He wears a white lace collar and a white cravat. The background is dark, with hints of green and brown. The man's face is serious, with a slight smile. His eyes seem to look directly at the viewer. The painting's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and volume. To learn more about the artist's use of light and shadow, look up the technique of chiaroscuro.
