Hippolyts død
1829
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
1829
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
This black-and-white painting shows a horse and rider falling off a rocky cliff. The rider is sprawled on the ground, arms outstretched, while the horse tumbles beside them. In the background, a distant temple sits on a hill, and other figures can be seen riding away. The dramatic fall and dark, jagged rocks create a sense of chaos and danger. The artist used strong contrasts between light and shadow to make the scene feel intense. Look up chiaroscuro next to see how this lighting technique works.
