Fra Villa Reale (nu Villa Nazionale) ved Napoli
1850
unspecified
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
This painting shows a wide, tree-lined path leading to a fountain in the distance. Tall trees frame both sides, their branches reaching toward the sky. A few people stand near the fountain, and buildings peek through the trees in the far background. The scene looks calm, with soft light filtering through the leaves. The artist used subtle shading to give depth to the trees and path. Look up chiaroscuro to see how this lighting trick works.
