Boy's Head
1662
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
Boy's Head is a 1662 by Unknown, a Baroque work, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.
This black-and-white photo shows a young person’s face and shoulders turned slightly to the side. Their hair is long and loose, falling past the collar of a ruffled shirt. The lighting is soft but focused, making the face stand out against a dark background. The painting uses strong contrasts between light and shadow to shape the features. This style was common in the 1600s. Next, look up chiaroscuro to see how artists used light and dark like this.
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