Portret de bărbat
1872
unspecified
From the collection of Moldova National Museum Complex
1872
unspecified
From the collection of Moldova National Museum Complex
This is a dark, oval portrait of a man with a serious expression. His face is mostly in shadow, with just enough light to show his beard and collar. The gold frame around it is fancy, with carved details and a scalloped edge. The painting uses deep shadows to make the face stand out. This style is called *chiaroscuro*—where light and dark create drama. Look up *chiaroscuro* to see how artists use light and shadow.
