Profeten Elias, i rød kjortel, violet gevandt og hvid turban, taler til den sunamitiske kvinde

1750

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

Dominant colour

Profeten Elias, i rød kjortel, violet gevandt og hvid turban, taler til den sunamitiske kvinde 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 photo shows three figures by a rocky shore. An older man in a white robe and turban stands with a staff, pointing toward a woman kneeling in a long dress. Behind them, a younger child reaches out, while the background fades into a distant boat and hills. The woman’s dark cloak contrasts with her pale sleeves, and the man’s flowing robe looks almost weightless. The lighting is simple, with no strong shadows—just soft tones that flatten the scene. Next, look up *chiaroscuro* to see how artists use light and dark for drama.