Peasants Merry-Making
1650
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
1650
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
This black-and-white photo shows a rowdy group of people in a dim room. Some are sitting, some are standing, and one child is crawling. A few hold drinks or food. The lighting is dark except for one bright spot, making faces stand out. The artist used deep shadows to focus on the people’s expressions. This trick makes the scene feel alive. Look up chiaroscuro to see how this lighting works.
