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Diana and her Attendants, by Unknown, 1638

Diana and her Attendants

Unknown

1638

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

Dominant colour

Overview

Diana and her Attendants is a 1638 by Unknown, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.

Who painted this?
Unknown
When & what style?
1638
Where can I see it?
Statens Museum for Kunst

About this work

This black-and-white photo shows three nude figures in a wooded area. One person is bending down, reaching toward the other two, who are sitting on the ground holding what looks like a bundle of sticks. The background is blurry, with faint trees and a misty sky. The lighting is dramatic, with strong shadows on the left side of the figures. This makes their forms stand out sharply against the dimmer background. Look up *chiaroscuro* next.

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