Henrik og Pernille, III akt, 13. scene
1815
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
1815
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
This black-and-white scene shows a group of people in a dimly lit room, dressed in old-fashioned clothes. A man in a dark coat stands near the center, while a woman in a light dress leans toward him. Others cluster around, some pointing or gesturing, as if caught in the middle of a heated moment. The room looks plain, with rough walls and a door in the background. The artist used strong contrasts between light and shadow to make the figures stand out. This style helps focus attention on their expressions and movements. Look up *chiaroscuro* next to see how this lighting technique works.
