The Holy Family
1750
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
This painting shows a woman in a blue dress holding a naked baby. Behind her, a man in a dark robe watches them. The background is plain and dark, focusing all attention on the three figures. Notice how the light hits the baby’s skin and the woman’s face, making them stand out sharply. The dark shadows around them create a strong contrast. This style is called chiaroscuro.
