Portret de bărbat
1647
From the collection of National Museum of Art of Romania
1647
From the collection of National Museum of Art of Romania
This painting shows a man with a serious expression. He’s wearing a black hat with a wide brim and a dark robe over a light shirt. A gold chain with a star-shaped pendant hangs at his chest. His face is lit from the side, leaving the background mostly dark. The lighting focuses on his face, making his skin and clothes look almost three-dimensional. This kind of lighting is called *chiaroscuro*—it’s all about strong contrasts between light and dark. Next, look up chiaroscuro to see how artists use shadows and light to create drama.
