Jean Martin de Ron
1801
unspecified
From the collection of Finnish National Gallery
1801
unspecified
From the collection of Finnish National Gallery
A woman with curly hair stands in front of a blurry outdoor scene. She wears a white collar, a yellow vest over a light shirt, and a dark green skirt. Her hands rest gently on a dark object, maybe a box or chair, and she looks straight ahead with a calm smile. The soft light on her face makes her skin glow while the background stays shadowy. This play of light and dark is called *chiaroscuro*—a trick to add depth. Look up chiaroscuro to see how artists use light and shadow like this.
