În atelierul de pictură

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From the collection of Brukenthal National Museum

Dominant colour

În atelierul de pictură is an unspecified by Balthasar van den Bos, a Baroque work, held at Brukenthal National Museum.

Who painted this?: Balthasar van den Bos
When & what style?: Baroque
Where can I see it?: Brukenthal National Museum

About this work

This painting shows a dimly lit room with three people. A woman sits in the center, holding a child, while a man leans forward, gesturing toward her. On the left, a dog lies next to a basket and a small statue. The background has a framed painting on the wall and a few vague shapes, like a chair or table. The lighting is dramatic—dark shadows contrast with bright spots on faces and hands. This effect makes the figures stand out sharply against the gloomy room. This technique is called *chiaroscuro*.