The Dying Procris
1662
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
Dominant colour
The Dying Procris is a 1662 by Unknown, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.
This black-and-white photo shows a person lying on their back on the ground. They’re wearing a loose, draped cloth and have one arm stretched up. Behind them, a dark forest meets a cloudy sky. The lighting is dramatic—dark shadows cover most of the scene, but the person’s body stands out. This style is called *chiaroscuro*, where strong light and dark create depth. Look up chiaroscuro to see more examples of this lighting trick.
