The Virgin and Child
1550
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
This black-and-white photo shows a group of people gathered closely together. In the center, a woman holds a baby while an older man leans toward them, his hand near his face. Behind them, more figures sit or stand, some with their hands folded or raised. The scene looks like a quiet, indoor moment, with shadows and light shaping the faces. The photo uses strong contrasts between light and dark to give depth to the figures. This effect makes the faces and hands stand out sharply. Look up *chiaroscuro* next to see how this technique works in other art.
