Friedrich Krepp, Portrait Of A Man In Costume Older our vantage point is tucked

our vantage point is tucked away under branches

This peaceful 19th-century nocturne by Danish artist

spending most of his time in Rome

It’s been cited as causing insanity due to the resulting sudden change in air pressure

The artist has captured an expression that's deliberately tricky to decipher

Friedrich Krepp, Portrait Of A Man In Costume Older our vantage point is tuckedThis whimsical mid 19th century portrait by Austrian artist Friedrich Krepp (1829 c. 1872) depicts a bearded gentleman dressed in a style befitting the 1640s. Krepps handling is particularly fine. Note the depth in the eyes and the shimmer of moisture on the bottom lid. The outfit, too, feels tangible, you can almost feel its luxurious fabric. Krepp worked predominantly in Vienna and gained numerous high profile commissions from the aristocracy. In