Pyhän saksalais-roomalaisen valtakunnan keisari Joosef I
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From the collection of Finnish National Gallery
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From the collection of Finnish National Gallery
This painting shows a man with curly gray hair and a serious expression. He’s wearing a fancy white lace collar and a dark coat with a gold sash. The background is mostly dark red, and his hand rests on a yellowish cushion. The artist’s name isn’t known, but the painting looks like it was made to show off wealth and power. The way light and shadow play on his face is very precise. If you like this style, look up *chiaroscuro* next.
