Flock of Sheep in a Wood
1655
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
1655
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
This painting shows a dark forest at dusk with a few trees and a small herd of sheep. The sky is dim, and the trees stand out as dark shapes against the fading light. The sheep are clustered together, some facing forward, others turned away, all looking calm. The artist used strong contrasts between light and dark to make the scene feel quiet and mysterious. The shadows on the sheep and trees are deep, while the sky glows softly in the background. If you like this style, look up chiaroscuro next.
