Allegory on Music
1696
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
Allegory on Music is a 1696 by Unknown, a Baroque work, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.
A woman in flowing robes sits on the floor, holding a large lute while playing it. A small child kneels beside her, reaching toward the lute strings. The room around them is dim, with a dark curtain to the left and a shadowy figure standing in the background. The woman’s face is lit softly, while the rest of the scene stays in shadow. This contrast makes her and the child stand out. Next, look up chiaroscuro to see how this lighting trick works.
