Britomartis Releasing Amoret
1863
photographic
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1863
photographic
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This is a black-and-white photo of a marble statue. A robed woman kneels, holding a child who wears armor and a helmet. The woman’s face is turned upward, her hair loose under a draped cloth. The child clutches a shield and looks away, one hand resting on the woman’s shoulder. The photo shows the statue from two angles, framed like a stage set. Notice how the folds of the cloth and armor catch the light—this was likely meant to look real and detailed. Next, check out chiaroscuro to see how light and shadow create drama in art.
