The Fishmonger
1677
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
Dominant colour
The Fishmonger is a 1677 by Unknown, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.
This black-and-white photo shows an older man in a tall hat holding a fish. He’s standing beside a younger person, also in a hat, who’s reaching for the fish. The man’s face is wrinkled, and he wears a dark coat with a light collar. On the ground, there’s a pile of fish and a basket. The fish looks freshly caught, and the man’s grip suggests he’s selling them. The lighting is dramatic, with dark shadows on one side. Next, look up *chiaroscuro* to see how this lighting style works.
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