Shepherdess
1750
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
1750
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
This black-and-white photo shows a woman dressed in flowing, draped clothes, sitting outdoors. She holds a long staff and wears a wreath of flowers in her hair. The background looks like a garden or park with faint shapes of trees and bushes. The painting’s title is *Shepherdess*, which fits her pose and the wreath—both clues she might be playing a pastoral role. The lighting is soft, making her face stand out against the darker background. If you like this style, look up *chiaroscuro* next.
