Jan Lutma, Goldsmith
1656
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This is a black-and-white portrait of an older man with a long beard and a dark hat. He’s sitting in a chair, wearing a heavy coat with buttons down the front. His hands rest on the chair arms, and a cane leans against his leg. The background is dark and plain, focusing all attention on him. The artist used shading to make his face and clothes look three-dimensional. The lighting is brightest on his forehead and hands, creating deep shadows elsewhere. This is a classic example of chiaroscuro.
