Fecioara cu Pruncul (Virgo Lactans)
From the collection of National Museum of Art of Romania
From the collection of National Museum of Art of Romania
This painting depicts a woman holding a baby, with the baby's head resting on her left breast. The woman has long, wavy red hair and is wearing a blue shawl over a white and pink dress. The baby has short, light-brown hair and is wrapped in a light-brown cloth. The woman's right hand is supporting the baby's back, while her left hand is gently holding the baby's right arm. The background of the painting is dark, which helps to highlight the figures in the foreground. The painting's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and volume, drawing the viewer's attention to the tender moment between the woman and the baby. To learn more about this artistic technique, look up chiaroscuro.