Cromwell
1641
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
Dominant colour
Cromwell is a 1641 by Unknown, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.
This black-and-white photo shows a man in a leather jerkin and metal armor, holding a long stick like a staff. Behind him, a young boy in a dark coat leans slightly forward, looking up at him. The man’s face is serious, his hand resting on the boy’s shoulder. The lighting is dramatic, with strong shadows on the man’s face and body, making his features stand out sharply. This effect is called *chiaroscuro*—a technique that uses deep contrasts between light and dark. Look up chiaroscuro to see how artists use light and shadow to create depth.
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