Den pantsatte Bondedreng, II akt, 8. scene
1813
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
1813
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
This black-and-white photo shows a group of men in a dimly lit room. One man in a white shirt and breeches stands near a window, gesturing with his hand. Others wear wigs and fancy clothes, some holding hats or pointing. The lighting is dramatic, with one man’s face lit from above while the rest stay in shadow. The photo looks like a staged scene, possibly from theater or a play. The lighting style is called *chiaroscuro*—strong contrasts between light and dark to create drama. Next, look up chiaroscuro to see how artists use light and shadow.
