A Sculptor's Studio
1628
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
A Sculptor's Studio is a 1628 by Unknown, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.
This photo shows a room full of people working on statues. A tall, shirtless man stands holding a small statue, while others around him carve, hammer, or sketch. The space has tall columns, a half-finished marble block on the floor, and a bust on a pedestal. Some people wear simple clothes, others are nearly naked, and tools like chisels and brushes lie scattered about. Notice how the light hits the figures, making some areas dark and others bright—this helps show the 3D shapes of the bodies and statues. Check out chiaroscuro to see how artists use light and shadow like this.
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