A Pagan Sacrificial Feast
1649
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
Dominant colour
1649
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
Dominant colour
A Pagan Sacrificial Feast is a 1649 by Unknown, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.
This black-and-white photo shows a group of people gathered in what looks like a dimly lit, wood-paneled room. A woman sits naked on the floor, holding a small dog, while others stand or sit around her, dressed in dark, heavy clothes. The mood feels tense, with some people looking down or away. On the table, there’s a bowl, a knife, and a few scattered objects. The lighting is dramatic, with strong contrasts between light and dark faces. The artist used shadows to make certain figures stand out sharply. Next, check out chiaroscuro to see how light and dark create drama in art.
