Girl with a Candle
1750
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
Dominant colour
Girl with a Candle is a 1750 by Unknown, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.
This photo shows a person sitting in dim light, holding a small lit candle. Their face is partly shadowed, but you can see they’re wearing a dark hat and a warm-toned jacket. The candlelight makes their hands and the table in front of them glow softly against the dark background. The contrast between light and shadow is what makes the scene feel quiet and focused. The candle is the only real source of light, drawing your eyes right to it. If you like how light and dark play off each other here, look up *chiaroscuro*.
