1925
From the collection of Moldova National Museum Complex
Stareță is a 1925 by Aurel Băeșu, held at Moldova National Museum Complex.
This portrait shows a person with a serious expression, wearing a dark hat and a dark robe. Their hands rest on their chest, and the background is plain and faded. The edges of the painting have a decorative gold frame with intricate patterns. The title *Stareță* suggests this might be a portrait of a nun, though the clothing looks more like a monk’s habit. The lighting is simple, focusing on the face and hands. If you like this style, look up *chiaroscuro* for more on how light and shadow create depth.
Aurel Băeșu (26 May 1896 – 24 August 1928) was a Romanian Impressionist landscape and portrait painter. Many of his works show the influence of Nicolae Grigorescu; an influence that was common among painters of his generation.
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