Open full image Pin
Et tatarisk gesandtskab på besøg i København, by Unknown, 1650

Et tatarisk gesandtskab på besøg i København

Unknown

1650

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

Dominant colour

Overview

Et tatarisk gesandtskab på besøg i København is a 1650 by Unknown, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.

Who painted this?
Unknown
When & what style?
1650
Where can I see it?
Statens Museum for Kunst

About this work

This photo shows a group of men standing outdoors in a dimly lit scene. The man in the center wears a long coat and a sash over his chest, holding a folded paper. Others around him look serious, some holding objects like a scroll or a bow. One man kneels on the ground, while the background has a faint landscape with trees and a distant light. The central figure’s outfit suggests he might be important, possibly a visitor or official. The lighting focuses on his face, making him stand out from the others. Look up *chiaroscuro* to see how artists use light and shadow like this.

About the artist

More by Unknown

Artifact World Gallery — 100,000 artworks Get the app