En mytologisk figur. Danaë (?)
1750
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
1750
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
This black-and-white photo shows a woman lying down with her head resting on one arm. She’s wearing a loose, flowing dress and has a calm, slightly distant look. The lighting is soft, making her face glow against the dark background. The photo’s grainy quality makes the details fuzzy, but the play of light and shadow on her skin is the main focus. It’s hard to tell if this is a real person or a painted figure. Next, check out chiaroscuro to see how artists use light and dark like this.
