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En kriger

Unknown

1695

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

Baroque Baroque

Dominant colour

En kriger is a 1695 by Unknown, a Baroque work, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1695 · Baroque
Where can I see it?: Statens Museum for Kunst

About this work

This black-and-white photo shows a man in a three-quarter pose, holding a long pole with a round object at the end. He wears a wide-brimmed hat, a loose shirt, and a sash across his chest. His left hand rests on a small, narrow object, while his right hand grips the pole. A bird perches on his shoulder, looking alert. The lighting is dramatic, with strong contrasts between light and dark areas on his face and clothing. This effect makes his features stand out sharply against the dark background. Next, look up chiaroscuro to see how this lighting technique works in other art.