A Philosopher
1663
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
Dominant colour
A Philosopher is a 1663 by Unknown, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.
This black-and-white photo shows a man in old-fashioned clothes, pointing at a skull on a table. Behind him is a large globe with a stand. The lighting is dim, with a soft glow on his face and the skull, while the rest stays dark. The skull and globe suggest the man might be thinking about science or life’s big questions. The lighting style looks like it’s meant to focus attention on his face and the skull. If you like this style, look up *chiaroscuro*.
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