Italian Peasants
1650
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
1650
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
This black-and-white scene shows a group of people outdoors, dressed in old-fashioned clothes. A woman sits on a bench, holding a child, while two men play wind instruments. Another man plays a lute and a dog lies nearby. The background has a rocky hillside, a small house, and a few trees. The lighting is dramatic, with strong contrasts between light and dark. This makes the figures stand out against the shadowy background. Look up *chiaroscuro* next to see how this lighting works.
