Death of Lucretia
1770
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1770
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This print shows two women in a dim room. One holds a dagger, her face tight with sorrow. The other, younger woman looks up, her body half-covered by a draped cloth. The older woman’s hand rests on her shoulder, and both faces are lit softly against a dark background. The dagger and the younger woman’s pose suggest a moment of tragedy. The artist used shading to create a sense of depth and emotion. Next, look up chiaroscuro to see how this lighting technique works.
