Trompe l'Oeil of a Framed Print of Mary with the Child
1650
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
1650
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
This print shows a woman holding two small children indoors. She’s sitting on a chair, dressed in simple, loose clothing. One child leans against her, while the other plays with a small object. Behind them, a curtain hangs and a framed landscape picture is on the wall. The artist used shading to make the figures look three-dimensional. Notice how the light and dark areas create depth, especially on the faces and fabric. Look up chiaroscuro next to see how this technique works.
