Sleeping Nymph
1620
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
1620
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
This painting shows a sleeping woman lying on her side on a grassy hill. Behind her, two small winged boys sit on a rock, looking down. The scene is dimly lit, with shadows making the figures stand out against the dark background. The woman’s relaxed pose and the boys’ curious expressions give the scene a quiet, dreamy feel. Look up *chiaroscuro* next to see how light and shadow create drama in art.
