Amor spænder sin bue

Amor spænder sin bue

Unknown

1777

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

About this work

This photo shows a kneeling figure with wings, looking down as they string a bow. Their body is turned slightly, but their face is focused on the task. The lighting is soft, with shadows wrapping around their arms and chest. The figure wears a simple headband and a small cloth tied around their waist. The background is dark and blurry, keeping all attention on them. If you like how light and shadow shape this figure, look up *chiaroscuro*.

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