Susanna and the Elders
1750
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
1750
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
This black-and-white photo shows a woman sitting in a dimly lit space, wrapped in a sheer cloth that clings to her body. She’s holding the fabric near her chest with one hand while her other arm rests on her knee. The background is dark and blurry, with a faint shape that looks like a curtain or cloth behind her. The lighting is dramatic, with strong contrasts between light and shadow on her skin and the cloth. This kind of lighting is called *chiaroscuro*—it’s all about deep shadows and bright spots to create a sense of depth. Next, look up chiaroscuro to see how artists use light and shadow like this.
