Portret de femeie

About this work

This painting shows a woman sitting in a chair, dressed in dark, rich clothes with lace trim. She wears a blue headscarf and a high-necked dress, holding a folded cloth in one hand. The background is dark and plain, with just a hint of red and gold in the chair and a small statue peeking out. The way the light hits her face and clothes makes some parts look bright while others stay shadowy. That’s a technique called *chiaroscuro*—it’s how the artist creates depth with light and dark. Next, look up chiaroscuro to see how other artists used this same trick.