In "Adoration of the Shepherds" by Nicolaes Maes, the most prominent feature typically noted is the contrast in value between light and dark. This technique, known as chiaroscuro, helps to highlight the figures and create depth in the painting. Therefore, the correct response is contrast in value between light and dark.
Adoration of the Shepherds 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
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