Împăratul Leopold I, Mare Maestru al ordinului "Lâna de aur"
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From the collection of Brukenthal National Museum
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From the collection of Brukenthal National Museum
This is a round portrait of a man with curly gray hair and a stiff white collar. He wears a dark red coat over a lighter red shirt, with a gold chain or medal visible. The background is plain black, and the edges of the painting have a gold frame. The man’s pose is formal, with one hand resting on a folded cloth. The lighting is soft but focused on his face, making the dark background even darker. Look up chiaroscuro next to see how this lighting trick works.
