The Cave
1653
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1653
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
The painting shows a scene with Joseph, Mary, and Christ at rest. This scene is part of a series showing their journey. The series is interesting because it breaks down a traditional single image into four scenes, telling a story in more detail. You can learn more about the use of light and dark in art by looking up the technique of chiaroscuro.
