Golgatha
1600
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
Golgatha is a 1600 by Unknown, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.
This photo shows a dramatic scene with people in strong light and shadow. Three figures are raised, arms stretched upward, while others below react—some kneeling, some praying, some looking up. The colors are mostly dark, with red robes standing out against the muted background. Notice how the light hits the raised figures sharply, making their skin glow while the rest stays shadowy. This is a trick artists use to create depth. Look up chiaroscuro to learn more about this lighting technique.
