Artwork
The Artist with his Family
The Artist with his Family is a photography by the Baroque artist Unknown. It dates from 1640 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.
About this work
Overview
The work titled *The Artist with his Family* was executed in 1640 by the artist identified as 31140_person. It is part of the collection of the Museum of Ethnography. The composition presents three figures arranged in a tight triangular grouping, set against a darkened backdrop that concentrates the viewer’s focus on the individuals.
Subject & Meaning
The painting portrays a domestic scene that appears to involve a parental pair and a younger figure, likely their child. The two outer figures are dressed in somber, dark clothing, while the central figure—possibly a daughter—wears a black outfit accented by a white headband. The intimate arrangement suggests familial bonds and a quiet, private moment.
Technique & Style
A pronounced chiaroscuro treatment governs the surface, using strong contrasts of light and shadow to model the forms. The illumination catches the textures of the fabrics and the contours of the faces, giving the figures a palpable sense of volume. The overall palette remains restrained, reinforcing the solemn atmosphere of the scene.
History & Provenance
Created in the mid‑17th century, the painting entered the holdings of the Museum of Ethnography, where it remains on display. No further details about its ownership trail or exhibition history are recorded in the available documentation.
Artist & collection
Domestic Scene
Giacomo and Cardinal Marco, investing Andrea, Abbot of San Zeno, with his Benefice
The Nymph of Fontainebleau
Portrait of a Woman
Madonna and Child with Saints in the Enclosed Garden
Venus and Minerva
Family Group of Four on Sofa
Wall painting from Room H of the Villa of P. Fannius Synistor at Boscoreale
