Portret Grigore Ghica II
1863
unspecified
From the collection of Museum of Art Cluj-Napoca
1863
unspecified
From the collection of Museum of Art Cluj-Napoca
This painting shows a man in fancy clothes. He wears a black fur coat, a tall black hat, and a red sash over his shoulder. His beard is thick, and he holds a small object in his right hand. The background is plain, but there’s a crest and the name "GRI GHICA II" with the year "1753" written in the top right corner. The clothes and the crest suggest this might be a portrait of someone important. The painting looks soft in some spots, with light and shadow blending together. Try looking up chiaroscuro next to see how artists use light and dark like this.
