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Family scene in an interior

Johann Niedermann

1792

oil

canvas

From the collection of National Museum in Warsaw

Rococo painting 18th Century Nativity of Jesus

Dominant colour

Family scene in an interior is a 1792 oil by Johann Niedermann, a Rococo painting work, depicting Nativity of Jesus, held at National Museum in Warsaw.

Who painted this?: Johann Niedermann
When & what style?: 1792 · Rococo painting
Where can I see it?: National Museum in Warsaw

About this work

The painting shows a family scene in an interior. The family is gathered around a baby, with the mother holding the child and the father sitting next to her. The room is dimly lit, with a window in the background that lets in a sliver of light. The painting is done in oil paint, and the artist has used chiaroscuro to create a sense of depth and contrast. The colors are muted, with shades of brown and gray dominating the palette. The painting is held at the National Museum in Warsaw, and it depicts a nativity scene. To learn more about the artist's use of chiaroscuro, look up the technique.