Merry Company
1650
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
1650
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
This black-and-white photo shows a lively group of six people in a cozy, cluttered room. A woman in a long dress sits on a stool, while others stand around her, some holding musical instruments. The room has a fireplace, a dog on the floor, and shelves filled with odd objects like a globe and a lamp. A man in a hat leans over a table, and another plays a violin. The lighting is dramatic, with shadows making faces and objects pop. The scene feels warm and busy, like a snapshot of a gathering. Check out chiaroscuro to see how light and shadow create drama in photos and paintings.
