A Colonnade
1658
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
A Colonnade is a 1658 by Unknown, a Baroque work, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.
This photo shows a row of tall, dark columns with pointed tops. Between them, you can see a bright outdoor scene with a bridge, buildings, and a dome in the distance. The light outside makes the columns look like shadows against the sky. The dark indoors vs. bright outdoors creates a strong contrast. This kind of lighting was a big deal in the 1600s. Look up chiaroscuro next to see how artists used light and shadow like this.
