Jupiter Suckling from the Goat Amalthea
1650
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
1650
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
This black-and-white photo shows a dramatic scene of a muscular man lifting a child while another figure reaches up from below. The background is dark and swirling, with loose, sketchy brushstrokes that make the figures stand out. A goat’s head appears in the center, and a woman clings to the man’s back. The painting uses strong contrasts between light and shadow to create depth, a technique that makes the figures look almost three-dimensional. The rough, textured strokes add energy to the scene. If you like this style, look up *chiaroscuro*.
