Lesson 2
In The New Born Child , red is the only pure hue used. There are some areas of white and the rest of the painting is shaded. Georges de La Tour has created a very dark space, shading most of the figures, as well as the background. He uses a very interesting lighting situation in his pictures. Look for the source of light within the painting. A candle that is partially hidden by the woman’s hand, lights up the figures’ faces. This gives emphasis to their expressions and we see their sense of awe over the child.
Georges De La Tour, The New Born Child , c. 1645. Photo Credit: Dover Publications Inc.
The hue at its most intense is shown on the left side in these areas.
The hue shaded is shown on the
right side in these areas.
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