Fra Ludvig Holbergs "Den Stundesløse", I akt, 6. scene
1850
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
1850
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
This room looks like a busy gathering of people in old-fashioned clothes. A man in a white wig stands near the center, holding a paper and talking to a group. Others are scattered around—some sitting, some standing—with one woman in a purple dress leaning on a table. The walls are dark wood, and there’s a red chair in the corner. A window in the back lets in a little light. The man in the white wig seems to be the focus, but no one looks serious. Their faces are expressive, almost like they’re in the middle of a lively argument or joke. The room feels crowded, with people packed close together. If you like this kind of scene, check out chiaroscuro.
