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Christian V til hest

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1750

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

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Christian V til hest is a 1750 by Unknown, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1750
Where can I see it?: Statens Museum for Kunst

About this work

This black-and-white photo shows a man on horseback, dressed in heavy, detailed armor and a fur-lined cloak. The horse is rearing up on its hind legs, and the rider holds the reins tightly. The background is dark and blurry, with faint hints of a landscape or city in the distance. The rider’s armor has a crest or emblem on the shoulder, and the horse’s muscles are sharply defined. This style of photo looks like it was taken long ago, possibly to document a historical figure or event. Check out *chiaroscuro* to see how light and shadow create drama in art.