Midday
1645
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1645
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Midday is a 1645 by Jeremias Falck, a Baroque work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This print shows a woman cutting into a chicken, possibly preparing lunch. She wears a feathered hat and a fancy dress. The scene is simple, with the woman as the main focus. The woman's costume is interesting, with a feathered hat and a fancy dress, showing what people wore in the 17th century. To learn more about the use of shadows in this print, look up the technique: chiaroscuro.
