Q126697897
1706
oil
From the collection of Palace of Versailles
1706
oil
From the collection of Palace of Versailles
This painting features a man with long, curly hair and a dark robe, standing in front of a red curtain. He is holding a quill pen and has a book on a table beside him. The man's attire and the setting suggest a formal portrait, possibly from the 18th century. The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and dimensionality in the painting. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this work, you might want to look up Nicolas de Largillière.
