Cardinal Mazarin
1656
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1656
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This is a black-and-white portrait of a man with a serious expression. He’s wearing a fancy, high-collared coat with buttons down the front. His hair is curly, and he has a mustache and short beard. The background is plain, but the edges of the picture are decorated with a pattern of leaves and swirls. The artist used shading to make the face look three-dimensional. The man’s gaze is steady, and his posture suggests confidence. Check out Baroque for more portraits with dramatic lighting and bold details.
