Magdalena în peșteră (copie după Correggio)
1892
From the collection of Moldova National Museum Complex
1892
From the collection of Moldova National Museum Complex
This painting shows a young figure with pale skin and golden hair, floating above dark, cloudy skies. She’s reading an open book while resting her chin on her hand, looking thoughtful. Her body is angled slightly, with one arm draped over the book and the other hand tucked under her head. The dark background contrasts sharply with her light skin, making her face stand out. The clouds below look soft and fluffy, almost like cotton. This kind of lighting and shadow is called *chiaroscuro*—a technique that uses strong contrasts to create depth. Next, check out chiaroscuro to see how artists use light and shadow like this.
