Pyramus, Thisbe og en amorin
1750
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
Aeneas
Dominant colour
1750
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
Dominant colour
Pyramus, Thisbe og en amorin is a 1750 by Unknown, depicting Aeneas, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.
This painting shows three figures in a dim, shadowy setting. One person lies slumped, supported by another who holds them close. A third figure, with wings and a torch, leans over them, looking down with a serious expression. The dark background makes the figures stand out, but their faces are soft and slightly blurred. The winged figure might be a cupid, often shown in art as a messenger of love or fate. The way the artist uses light and shadow to create depth is a classic way to draw attention to the figures. Next, look up *chiaroscuro* to see how this technique works in other famous paintings.
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