La Zingarella
1550
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
Dominant colour
La Zingarella is a 1550 by Unknown, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.
This black-and-white image shows a woman sitting on the floor, holding a baby in her lap. She’s wearing a loose, flowing dress and looks down at the child. On the ground beside her are a few scattered objects—maybe a small bundle and some fabric. The lighting is dramatic, with dark shadows and bright spots on her face and hands. This kind of lighting is called chiaroscuro. Look up *chiaroscuro* to see how artists use light and dark to create depth.
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