Kong Christian VI som prins
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 man in a fancy wig and old-fashioned clothes. He’s holding a long, curved object that looks like a scepter or staff. His face is serious but calm, and his collar has some detailed lace trim. The photo’s lighting is simple, with shadows on one side—maybe to make his face stand out. The background is plain, so all the focus stays on him. Look up *chiaroscuro* next to see how this kind of lighting works in art.
