Ung italiensk mandsfigur i klippelandskab
1866
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
1866
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
This photo shows a shirtless man leaning on one arm, his body turned slightly away. He’s wearing a simple cloth wrapped around his waist, and his skin looks sun-bronzed. The background is a rough, rocky cliffside with patches of light and shadow. The lighting makes his muscles and the texture of the rock stand out clearly. It’s like the photo was taken to show how light and dark play off each other. This effect is called *chiaroscuro*—look it up next.
