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Christ Instructing Nicodemus

Unknown

1624

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

Religious

Dominant colour

Christ Instructing Nicodemus is a 1624 by Unknown, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1624
Where can I see it?: Statens Museum for Kunst

About this work

This black-and-white photo shows a quiet room with two people sitting near a fireplace. One person leans over a table, while the other stands close by. The floor has a checkered pattern, and a dog lies on the ground in the foreground. Above them, a high ceiling has arched details, and a window lets in soft light. The scene feels calm and private, with no signs of hurry. The lighting creates strong contrasts between light and dark, which is a technique called chiaroscuro. If you like this style, look up chiaroscuro to see how artists use light and shadow.