Dl. Zănescu
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From the collection of Brukenthal National Museum
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From the collection of Brukenthal National Museum
This is a portrait of an older man with a full white beard and mustache. He’s wearing a dark coat over a white collar, and his hair is mostly white. The background is plain and dark, so the focus stays on his face. The painting uses soft shading to show light hitting his face, especially around his eyes and beard. This makes his skin look smooth and gives depth to his features. Try looking up *chiaroscuro* next to see how this lighting trick works.
