Alexandru Ioan Cuza
1864
unspecified
From the collection of National Museum of Romanian History
1864
unspecified
From the collection of National Museum of Romanian History
This painting shows a man in a dark, fancy military uniform with gold trim and medals. His white pants have a decorative pattern, and he holds a sword with a curved handle. Behind him, part of a dark chair and a small table with a book are visible. The artist used deep shadows to make the uniform stand out against the background. This style is called *chiaroscuro*—a technique that plays with light and dark to add drama. Look up chiaroscuro to see how it works in other famous paintings.
