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Portrætter af mand og kone i bøn

Unknown

1550

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

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Portrætter af mand og kone i bøn is a 1550 by Unknown, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1550
Where can I see it?: Statens Museum for Kunst

About this work

This black-and-white photo shows a man and woman kneeling side by side. The man wears a detailed metal breastplate and a ruff collar, with his hands clasped in prayer. The woman has a white ruff and a black hat with a veil, also praying. Behind them sits a small dog, and above their heads hangs a decorative shield with a coat of arms. The shield above them suggests they might be people of wealth or status. The clothing looks old-fashioned, like something from centuries ago. Look up *chiaroscuro* next to see how artists use light and shadow.