The Holy Family, St John with a small Bird in his Hand
1530
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
The Holy Family, St John with a small Bird in his Hand is a 1530 by Unknown, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.
This black-and-white photo shows four figures in a close group. A woman holds a small child against her chest. Behind them, an older man with a beard rests his hand on her shoulder. Another child crouches nearby, looking up at the woman. The lighting is dramatic, with deep shadows on their faces and clothes. The woman’s bare arm and the older man’s rough, wrinkled skin stand out against the dark background. The child in the woman’s arms looks peaceful, while the crouching child holds something small in their hand. Look up *chiaroscuro* next to see how this strong light-and-shadow effect works.
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