1882
From the collection of National Museum of Art of Romania
Beizadeaua Ghica Vodă is a 1882 by Nicolae Grigorescu, held at National Museum of Art of Romania.
This is a portrait of a man with a serious expression. He has dark hair, a thick beard, and is wearing a dark collar that looks like a shirt. The background is plain and dark, keeping all focus on his face. The brushstrokes are loose and the lighting is soft, making his face stand out against the shadowy background. This style is called *chiaroscuro*, where light and dark contrast create depth. Look up chiaroscuro next to see how it works in other paintings.
Nicolae Grigorescu was one of the founders of modern Romanian painting. He is considered by Romanians the greatest Romanian painter, and one of the founders of modern Romanian art. He is most known for paintings…
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