1653
unspecified
From the collection of Brukenthal National Museum
Habacuc în pustiu is a 1653 unspecified by Sébastien Bourdon, a Baroque work, held at Brukenthal National Museum.
This painting shows a bearded man in a brown robe kneeling on rocky ground, clutching a scroll. Above him, a winged figure in a white tunic reaches down, touching his head gently. The background has dark trees and a dim sky, while the man’s face looks up with a mix of surprise and relief. The winged figure might be an angel, and the man’s scroll could be important to the story. The lighting creates strong shadows, making the figures stand out. Try looking up *chiaroscuro* to see how this dramatic light-and-shadow trick works.
Sébastien Bourdon (French pronunciation: ; 2 February 1616 – 8 May 1671) was a French painter and engraver. His chef d'œuvre is The Crucifixion of St. Peter made for the cathedral of Notre Dame.
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