If you lived in Britain in the 1700s, you would have spent your evenings in candlelight. Joseph Wright of Derby painted this shadowy world like no other. Drawing inspiration from artists like Caravaggio, he used a technique called tenebrism to bring drama and tension to his paintings. In his work, Wright explored themes of science, philosophy and death in clever ways, throwing light and shadow across the awe-struck faces of his sitters. Join Christine Riding, Director of Collections and Research, as she takes a closer look at two of Wright’s greatest paintings. In these large-scale works, learn how Wright painted hidden meaning into every small detail.
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