Skinned Head of an Ox
1650
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
Skinned Head of an Ox is a 1650 by Unknown, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.
This painting depicts a skinned head of an ox, with the skin pulled back to reveal the underlying flesh and bone. The ox's eye is visible, and the skin is pale with red and brown markings. The background of the painting is dark, which helps to highlight the details of the ox's head. The painting is rendered in a realistic style, with attention to detail in the texture and color of the skin and flesh. The use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and dimensionality, drawing the viewer's eye to the center of the composition. For more works that explore the use of chiaroscuro, look up the technique chiaroscuro.
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