Autun, Tower of Ursulines
1864
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1864
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This photo shows a narrow path winding through tall trees, leading to a stone building in the distance. The light filters through the branches, casting sharp shadows on the ground. The scene looks quiet and a little mysterious, with the building’s details soft and faded. The artist used strong light and dark contrasts to make the path pop against the trees. This trick is called *chiaroscuro*—it’s all about how light and shadow shape what you see. Next, check out chiaroscuro to see how other artists used this same effect.
