Fire by Night
1650
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
1650
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
This photo shows a dark, smoky scene at night. Buildings are on fire, with bright flames flickering in the windows. People are scattered around, some running, others standing and watching. A ship burns in the harbor, and the sky is filled with thick, dark smoke. The lighting is dramatic—dark shadows contrast sharply with the bright flames. This kind of lighting is called *chiaroscuro*, where strong contrasts create depth. Look up chiaroscuro to see how artists use light and shadow to tell a story.
