The Wedding of Alexander and Roxana (?)
1679
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
Dominant colour
1679
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
Dominant colour
The Wedding of Alexander and Roxana (?) is a 1679 by Unknown, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.
This painting shows a man in golden armor holding a baby’s hand while a woman in blue robes sits beside him. Behind them, a statue of a draped figure stands in a shadowy alcove, and two winged children hover in the background. The man’s cape is rich red, and the woman’s dress shimmers with gold threads. The baby’s small hand reaching up to the man’s is the quietest detail—it feels like a real moment caught in time. Next, look up *chiaroscuro* to see how this strong light-and-shadow trick works.
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