Party Scene
1650
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
Dominant colour
Party Scene is a 1650 by Unknown, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.
This black-and-white photo shows a group of seven people in a room. On the left, two adults stand—one in a dark coat with a white collar, the other in a long dress with a white apron. In the center, a man in a wide-brimmed hat and fancy clothes sits with a woman and a child, while another child crouches nearby. To the right, two musicians play instruments, and a table holds plates and glasses. The man in the hat holds a small object, possibly a pipe or a tool, while the woman next to him wears a necklace and a white cap. The room looks plain, with a simple table and chairs, but the clothing suggests a special occasion. If you like this style, look up *chiaroscuro* next.
