Romeo and Juliet: the Tomb Scene
1796
oil
From the collection of Derby Museum and Art Gallery
1796
oil
From the collection of Derby Museum and Art Gallery
This painting is called Romeo and Juliet: the Tomb Scene. It's an oil paint work by Joseph Wright of Derby. The painting shows a moment from Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet. It's a scene where Juliet is with Romeo's body and hears a noise, which leads to a dramatic decision. You can learn more about the artist's use of light and shadow by looking into the technique of chiaroscuro.
