Hagar i ørkenen
1750
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
Dominant colour
Hagar i ørkenen is a 1750 by Unknown, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.
This black-and-white image shows three figures in a dark, shadowy space. On the left, a small boy stands holding what looks like a staff or stick. In the center, a kneeling woman clutches her chest, her face turned upward. Above them, a winged figure floats, draped in flowing robes and wings spread wide. The dark background and strong contrasts between light and shadow make the figures stand out dramatically. The kneeling woman’s pose suggests she’s in distress or prayer, while the boy seems to be watching or waiting. This style of lighting is called *chiaroscuro*—look it up to see how artists use light and dark to create drama.
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