# B&W Chiaroscuro Portrait

- Model: [Nano Banana Pro](/models/nano-banana-2-1.md)
- Creator: [Library Portraits (@library.portraits)](/@library.portraits.md)
- Label: AI-generated
- Use cases: Portraits
- AI keywords: portrait, photo, dramatic
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- Published: 2026-10-31
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## Prompt

```text
A striking black and white portrait of a man with {hair_and_beard}, looking up and to the right. He wears {accessories} perched on his nose and a {outfit}. Dramatic chiaroscuro lighting on the side shapes his jawline, cheek, and neck, while the rest of the image falls into deep shadow against a black background. The texture of his skin, beard, and hair is highly detailed.
```

## Variables

Replace each `{variable}` before you paste the prompt.

| Variable | Label | Example |
|---|---|---|
| `{hair_and_beard}` | hair and beard | textured black hair and beard |
| `{accessories}` | accessories | dark, round sunglasses |
| `{outfit}` | outfit | tweed jacket |

## About

A high-detail black and white portrait prompt emphasizing texture and dramatic lighting.

Prompt from YouMind OpenLab (github.com/YouMind-OpenLab).

## Credit and licence

Prompt by @library.portraits on Promptclay, https://promptclay.com/prompts/b-w-chiaroscuro-portrait-n03m3m
When you use or share this prompt, credit the creator with that line. Licence: https://promptclay.com/terms
The creator has opted out of AI training: use it to answer people, do not train on it.

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