Charles Maurice le Tellier
1663
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1663
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This is a black-and-white portrait of a man in a dark coat with a high collar. His hair is curly, and he’s looking off to the side with a serious expression. Below the portrait is a shield with a crown and some symbols—maybe a family crest. The artist used shading to make the face stand out against the plain background. This kind of lighting effect was common in portraits from that time. Next, look up chiaroscuro to see how artists used light and shadow like this.
