Herre med turban 1726 - 1748

"Herre med turban" is a miniature portrait by Danish artist David Gardelle (1726-1748). This small, intimate painting, housed in the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, depicts a man wearing a vibrant, multi-colored turban. The subject's direct gaze and the detailed rendering of his features contribute to the portrait's realistic and expressive qualities. The work exemplifies Gardelle's skill in miniature painting and his ability to capture the essence of his subject within a limited space.