Gaspar de Gusman, Count of Olivares
1626
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1626
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This painting shows a man with a serious face. He's dressed in fancy clothes, which was typical for nobles back then. The details in his face and clothes are very precise, which makes this work interesting. The artist used a technique to create deep shadows and bright highlights. This adds depth to the image. To learn more about this style, look into the technique: engraving.
