Hunter with his Gun and Dog. (Allegory of "Air")
1663
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
Hunter with his Gun and Dog. (Allegory of "Air") is a 1663 by Unknown, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.
This photo shows a man holding a gun, looking serious. His dog sits calmly beside him, its head tilted slightly. The background is dark, with only a small basket peeking into view on the left. The lighting makes the man’s face stand out sharply against the shadows. The artist used strong contrasts to focus attention on his expression and the dog’s fur. Look up *chiaroscuro* next to see how this lighting trick works.
