Family at the Meal
1700
unspecified
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
1700
unspecified
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
Dominant colour
Family at the Meal is a 1700 unspecified by Unknown, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.
This painting shows three people in a room. One person is sitting on a stool, smoking a pipe. The other two people are sitting at a table, with a large bowl on it. There is a white cloth hanging over the table. The room is dimly lit, with shadows on the walls. The people are wearing simple clothing, and the room is furnished with basic items. The overall atmosphere is one of quiet, everyday life. The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and volume in the painting. The contrast between light and dark adds to the overall mood of the scene.
