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Claude-Gaspard Bachet de Meziriac (1581-1638), mathématicien, poète et traducteur français

Unknown

1850

oil

canvas

From the collection of Palace of Versailles

Dominant colour

Claude-Gaspard Bachet de Meziriac (1581-1638), mathématicien, poète et traducteur français is a 1850 oil by Unknown, held at Palace of Versailles.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1850
Where can I see it?: Palace of Versailles

About this work

This painting shows a man with a black cap, a white collar, and a dark jacket with gold buttons. He has a long mustache and is looking at the viewer. The man's clothing and the style of the painting suggest that it was created in the 17th or 18th century. The artist's use of chiaroscuro, a technique that uses strong contrasts between light and dark, adds depth and drama to the portrait. If you're interested in learning more about this style of painting, you might want to explore the works of artists who used chiaroscuro, such as Caravaggio or Rembrandt.