The Midwife Taking Leave of the girl from Andros. From Terence´s Andria

1801

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

Dominant colour

The Midwife Taking Leave of the girl from Andros. From Terence´s Andria is a 1801 by Unknown, a Romanticism work, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1801 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?: Statens Museum for Kunst

About this work

This painting shows a dramatic street scene in front of an old building with columns. Two men in robes are arguing—one looks surprised, the other angry. A woman leans out a window above them, while another woman kneels on the steps. A sheep stands nearby, and a small figure in the background tends to a cart. The building’s worn columns and rough walls suggest a setting from long ago. The play of light and shadow on the faces and robes makes the scene feel alive. Next, check out chiaroscuro to see how artists use light and dark for drama.