Lovers
1649
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
This painting shows two people sitting close together in a wooded area. The woman wears a soft pink dress with a red cloak draped over her shoulders. The man beside her has a wide-brimmed hat and a dark coat, holding her hand. Behind them, trees and a faint path stretch into a dim, misty background. The woman’s face is turned slightly away, while the man looks at her with a gentle expression. The lighting is soft, with shadows blending into the greens and browns around them. Next, look up the technique: chiaroscuro.
