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The Artist with his Family, by Unknown, 1640

The Artist with his Family

Unknown

1640

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

Dominant colour

Overview

The Artist with his Family is a 1640 by Unknown, a Baroque work, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.

Who painted this?
Unknown
When & what style?
1640 · Baroque
Where can I see it?
Statens Museum for Kunst

About this work

This painting depicts a family scene, with three individuals dressed in dark attire. The man on the left wears a brown jacket, while the woman on the right is dressed in black. The person in the center, possibly a woman, is also attired in black and has a white headband. The individuals are arranged in a triangular formation, with the man on the left and the woman on the right appearing to be the parents, and the person in the center possibly being their child. The background of the painting is dark, which draws attention to the family members. The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and volume in the painting, highlighting the textures of the clothing and the faces of the individuals. The artist who created this painting is 31140_person.

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