Fire Scene by Night
1650
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
Dominant colour
Fire Scene by Night is a 1650 by Unknown, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.
This black-and-white image shows a chaotic night scene with a group of people and animals in the foreground. A small wooden house burns brightly in the background, casting flickering light on the dark sky. The crowd looks scattered, some running, others watching the fire. The fire’s glow makes the scene feel urgent and dramatic. The artist used strong light and shadow to create depth, focusing attention on the burning building. Look up *chiaroscuro* next to see how this lighting technique works.
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