Johannes Andreas Huhn. Pandant: Zacharias Huhn

1711

From the collection of Brukenthal National Museum

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Johannes Andreas Huhn. Pandant: Zacharias Huhn is a 1711 by Unknown, a Baroque work, depicting Portrait, held at Brukenthal National Museum.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1711 · Baroque
Where can I see it?: Brukenthal National Museum

About this work

This painting shows a young boy in a fancy blue coat with silver embroidery and a white collar. His hair is light and curly, and he’s looking straight ahead with a serious expression. The background is plain and dark, so the focus stays on him. The boy’s outfit looks expensive, with lots of details like buttons and lace. His face is painted in a way that makes his skin glow slightly against the shadows. This style of lighting is called *chiaroscuro*—look it up next.