Paznicul de la Chailly
1882
unspecified
From the collection of National Museum of Art of Romania
1882
unspecified
From the collection of National Museum of Art of Romania
This painting shows a man with a weathered face, holding a small object in his right hand. His left arm rests on his chest, and he wears a dark, slightly tattered jacket. The background is plain and dark, making his face stand out. The lighting focuses on his face, especially his eyes and the object he holds. This kind of lighting is called *chiaroscuro*—it uses strong contrasts between light and dark to create depth. Next, look up chiaroscuro to see how artists use light and shadow like this.
