Drengene om vællingen

Drengene om vællingen

Unknown

1761

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

About this work

This photo shows two boys in old-fashioned clothes. One is drinking from a metal cup while holding a hat, and the other is reaching out, maybe to grab something. The background is dark, making their faces and hands stand out. Their clothes look worn, and the boy on the right has a rough expression. The lighting focuses on their faces, almost like a spotlight. This makes the shadows deep and the skin tones pop against the dark background. This style is called *chiaroscuro*.

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