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Q96308894, by Paulus Moreelse, unspecified, 1618

Q96308894

Paulus Moreelse

1618

unspecified

From the collection of National Museum of Ancient Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Q96308894 is a 1618 unspecified by Paulus Moreelse, a dutch_golden_age work, held at National Museum of Ancient Art.

Who painted this?
Paulus Moreelse
When & what style?
1618 · dutch_golden_age
Where can I see it?
National Museum of Ancient Art

About this work

This painting shows a group of people in a dark room. There are six people, and they are all looking at the head of a man that is being held by one of them. The people are wearing old-fashioned clothes, and some of them have head coverings. The room has stone walls and a doorway in the background. One interesting thing about this painting is that it uses a lot of shadows to create a sense of drama. This technique is called chiaroscuro. If you like this painting, you might want to learn more about the artist, Paulus Moreelse.

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