Portrait of a Protestant minister of religion
1563
oil
From the collection of Art Gallery of New South Wales
1563
oil
From the collection of Art Gallery of New South Wales
The painting depicts a man seated in a chair, holding a slate with an inscription. He wears a black hat and a dark jacket with a white ruff. The background is dark, and the man's face is illuminated, suggesting the use of chiaroscuro. The man's attire and the inscription on the slate suggest that he is a minister of religion. The level of detail in the painting indicates that it is a portrait. The use of chiaroscuro in this painting is reminiscent of the work of artists who employed this technique to create dramatic lighting effects.
