Adonis Slain
1638
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
1638
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
This black-and-white photo shows a dramatic scene with four nude figures in a forest. One person is mid-leap, arms outstretched, while another sits on a rock holding a spear. A third figure lies on the ground, and a fourth dog rests nearby. The background has trees and a faint building in the distance. The painting plays with light and shadow to make the figures stand out sharply against the dark background. This is called *chiaroscuro*—a technique that uses strong contrasts to create depth. Look up chiaroscuro to see how artists use light and dark to tell stories.
