The Court Jeweller Christopher Fabritius and his Wife Gundel, née Berntz
1752
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
1752
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
Dominant colour
The Court Jeweller Christopher Fabritius and his Wife Gundel, née Berntz is a 1752 by Unknown, a Romanticism work, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.
This painting shows a man and woman sitting side by side. The woman wears a light dress with lace sleeves, a flower bouquet in her hand, and a soft cap. The man has white hair, a dark coat with fur trim, and a white cravat. Behind them, a gold frame with fancy scrollwork holds the scene, and a green plant grows on the left side. The woman’s dress is detailed with tiny brushstrokes, giving it texture. The lighting is soft, making their faces glow against the darker background. Next, look up chiaroscuro to see how this lighting trick works.
