by Nicolaes Maes
Digital image courtesy of the
Getty’s Open Content Program
Question
Which of the following is present in this painting?
(1 point)
Responses
mostly warm, bright oranges and reds
mostly warm, bright oranges and reds
tactile texture the viewer can feel
tactile texture the viewer can feel
contrast in value between light and dark
contrast in value between light and dark
radical balance from the painting’s center
radical balance from the painting’s center
1 answer
In the painting "Adoration of the Shepherds" by Nicolaes Maes, the most notable element present is:
contrast in value between light and dark
This painting typically depicts a dramatic use of chiaroscuro, emphasizing the interplay between light and shadow, which enhances the emotional impact of the scene.
