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The Family Having Lunch, by Unknown, 1702

The Family Having Lunch

Unknown

1702

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

Dominant colour

Overview

The Family Having Lunch is a 1702 by Unknown, a Baroque work, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.

Who painted this?
Unknown
When & what style?
1702 · Baroque
Where can I see it?
Statens Museum for Kunst

About this work

This black-and-white photo shows four people sitting at a table. A woman in a loose dress pours from a pitcher into a bowl while another woman leans in to help. A man in a hat and coat holds a spoon, and a fourth person stands nearby. The room has dark walls, a fireplace, and a patterned floor. The photo looks like it was taken indoors, with simple furniture and a cozy feel. The lighting is soft, focusing on the people’s faces and hands. Next, check out the technique: chiaroscuro to see how light and shadow create drama.

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