En olding
1734
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
Dominant colour
En olding is a 1734 by Unknown, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.
This is a black-and-white photo of an older man’s face and shoulders. His white hair and beard are thick, and his skin looks weathered. The lighting is soft, mostly on one side, leaving the other side in shadow. The photo feels simple but focused on texture—notice how the hair and skin look almost three-dimensional. It’s not clear who the man is or why he’s in this picture. If you like this style, check out *sfumato* for more examples of soft lighting in art.
