Stoic Shadow Authority

A large black-and-white portrait of a man with pronounced contrasts of light and shadow. The man leans back against the wall, his body turned three-quarters, looking into the camera. Skin texture has not been corrected, smoothed, or stylized. The angle is from the crown of the head to the middle of the torso. His arms are crossed over his chest. The facial expression is neutral, with a slight hint of thoughtfulness. The gaze is directed straight at the camera, creating direct eye contact. The head is level, without a noticeable tilt. The camera is positioned at eye level, providing a straight perspective without distortion. The lighting is classic Rembrandt. The light falls from one side, creating a pronounced highlight on the right side of the face and a characteristic triangle of light under the eye on the shadow side. The left side of the face is immersed in deep shadow, but the contours remain legible. The contrast is high, without losing detail in the highlights and shadows. The skin texture and fine details of the face are clearly visible. The background is darkened, gradually transitioning into deep shadow, without distracting elements. The depth of field is shallow, the face is completely in focus, and the background is softly blurred. The outfit is a dark textured crewneck sweater. The knit structure is visible, creating a contrast with the smooth surface of the skin. The material is matte. The monochrome highlights the textures of the skin and fabric, enhancing the graphic quality of the image. The composition is minimalist. The balance of light and shadow is designed to create volume and depth, emphasizing the facial structure and emotional presence. The photorealism is high. Shot with a 50mm portrait lens.