Portrait des Baron Georg Thomas von Asch
1750
unspecified
From the collection of Art Collection of the University Göttingen
This painting shows a man in a bright red coat with gold embroidery and a white cravat. He’s holding a small red object in his right hand, and his left arm rests on a table covered with a white cloth. On the table, there are a few scattered items like cups and a plate. The background is dark and blurry, keeping focus on the man’s face and clothes. The man’s outfit looks fancy, with ruffled sleeves and a powdered wig. The red coat stands out against the dark background, making him the clear center of the painting. Next, look up chiaroscuro to see how this strong light-and-dark contrast works.
