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A Girl and a Boy with a Brazier

Unknown

1657

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

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A Girl and a Boy with a Brazier is a 1657 by Unknown, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1657
Where can I see it?: Statens Museum for Kunst

About this work

This painting shows two kids huddled together by a small metal brazier. The boy on the right wears a red coat and a brown hat, while the girl next to him has a pale blue dress and a dark shawl. Their faces are lit from below, making shadows stretch across their clothes and the dark background. The way the light and dark play off each other is really striking—it makes the kids look almost three-dimensional. The artist used this effect to draw attention to their expressions and the glow of the brazier. If you like this style, look up chiaroscuro next.