Cardinal Richelieu
1657
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1657
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This painting is a portrait of a man with a mustache and shoulder-length hair. He is wearing a dark robe with a large collar and a star-shaped medal on a ribbon around his neck. The man is shown from the chest up, facing forward but turned slightly to his right. The background is dark, and the man's face and clothing are lit from the left side. The overall effect is one of dignity and seriousness. If you're interested in learning more about the artistic style of this painting, you might want to explore the Baroque movement.
