Artwork
Prokurator og skolemester i Helsingør, Lars Berthelsen
Prokurator og skolemester i Helsingør, Lars Berthelsen is an oil painting by the Dutch Golden Age artist Peder Andersen. It dates from 1694 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.
About this work
The text on the painting says his name was Lars Berthelsen and he worked as a schoolteacher and official in Helsingør.
This is a black-and-white portrait of an older man with curly hair and a mustache. He’s wearing a dark collar with a white cloth underneath. The background is plain and dark, so all the focus is on his face and shoulders.
The text on the painting says his name was Lars Berthelsen and he worked as a schoolteacher and official in Helsingør. The artist painted him at age 75 in 1687.
Look up chiaroscuro next to see how this strong light-and-shadow effect works.
Overview
Prokurator og skolemester i Helsingør, Lars Berthelsen is an oil portrait created by Peder Andersen in 1694, depicting Lars Berthelsen at the age of 75.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait shows Lars Berthelsen, a schoolteacher and official in Helsingør, with a simple yet focused composition highlighting his face and shoulders. The text on the painting identifies his name and occupation.
Technique & Style
The painting employs a strong light-and-shadow effect, characteristic of chiaroscuro, to draw attention to the subject's features. The contrast between light and dark creates a sense of depth and volume.
History & Provenance
The portrait was painted in 1687 when Berthelsen was 75, and is now held at the Statens Museum for Kunst.
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