Company at a Palace
1650
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
Dominant colour
Company at a Palace is a 1650 by Unknown, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.
This black-and-white photo shows a group of people standing under an arched stone doorway. The arches are tall and grand, with columns and carvings on top. Inside, more buildings and trees are visible through the opening. The people are dressed in old-fashioned clothes, some standing still, others moving. The lighting is dramatic, with strong shadows making the stone look rough and textured. The contrast between light and dark highlights the depth of the arches and the people’s faces. Look up chiaroscuro next to see how this lighting trick works.
