Încăierare la jocul de cărți
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From the collection of Brukenthal National Museum
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From the collection of Brukenthal National Museum
Încăierare la jocul de cărți is an unspecified by Adriaen Brouwer, a Baroque work, held at Brukenthal National Museum.
This painting shows three people in a dim, shadowy room. One person in a bright red shirt is leaning over a table, grabbing something from another person who’s sitting down. The third person is holding cards and looks upset. The floor is messy, with scattered playing cards and a few loose coins. The artist used dark backgrounds to make the people and their actions stand out. The lighting focuses on their faces and hands, creating strong contrasts. Look up chiaroscuro next to see how this lighting trick works.
