Hunting Party by a Southern Harbour
1650
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
1650
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
This black-and-white scene shows a group of people on horseback near a rocky shore. A few riders lead horses down to the water, while others stand near the cliffs. In the background, a ship sails close to the jagged coastline, and a dog runs along the beach. The painting’s fuzzy edges and soft lighting make it look like an old photo. The mix of dark and light tones gives it a dreamy, slightly unclear feel. Check out *chiaroscuro* to see how artists use light and shadow like this.
