Milking Scene
1650
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
Dominant colour
Milking Scene is a 1650 by Unknown, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.
This photo shows two people by a small pond. One holds a bucket while the other leans on a stick. Nearby, three cows stand in a grassy field. A thatched-roof house and a few trees appear in the background. The sky looks overcast. The person on the left is likely milking a cow into the bucket. The scene feels quiet and everyday. Look up chiaroscuro next to see how light and shadow create depth.
