Oraș la mare ; pandant: Furtună pe mare lângă oraș
1699
From the collection of Brukenthal National Museum
1699
From the collection of Brukenthal National Museum
This painting shows a quiet harbor town with a tall stone tower by the water. A big ship with three masts sits anchored near the shore, while smaller boats float closer to land. The buildings look old, with a mix of stone and wood, and the sky is soft with light clouds. Notice how the artist used dark shadows on the buildings and tower to make them stand out against the lighter sky. This helps draw your eye to the details. Check out *chiaroscuro* to see how this lighting trick works in other art.
