Vapaaherra Thure Leonard Klinckowström
1765
unspecified
From the collection of Finnish National Gallery
1765
unspecified
From the collection of Finnish National Gallery
This painting shows a man in a blue, patterned coat with white lace cuffs. He’s sitting in a chair, holding a piece of paper and looking calmly at the viewer. Behind him, a dark background keeps the focus on his face and hands, while a small table holds a few objects, including what looks like a bottle. The lace on his cuffs is detailed, catching the light in a way that makes it stand out. His wig is neatly styled, and the way the shadows fall on his face gives it a three-dimensional look. Try looking up *chiaroscuro* to see how this lighting trick works in other paintings.
