Portrait of Ivan Markov, the Governor of Mogilev

The use of chiaroscuro, a technique that uses strong contrasts of light and dark, adds depth and dimension to the portrait.

This portrait depicts a man with dark hair, dressed in formal attire. He wears a black top hat, a black coat with a high collar, and a white shirt with a high collar and a black bow tie. His gaze is directed to the left of the viewer.

The man's attire and hairstyle suggest that the portrait was painted in the 19th century. The background of the painting is a muted gray color, which helps to focus attention on the subject.

The use of chiaroscuro, a technique that uses strong contrasts of light and dark, adds depth and dimension to the portrait. To learn more about this technique, look up chiaroscuro.