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Arnăut

Constantin Lecca

From the collection of National Museum of Art of Romania

Classical Antiquity Portrait

Dominant colour

Arnăut is a work by Constantin Lecca, held at National Museum of Art of Romania.

Who painted this?: Constantin Lecca
Where can I see it?: National Museum of Art of Romania

About this work

This portrait shows a man in a bright red hat and a fancy outfit covered in silver thread. His jacket has blue and red accents, and he holds what looks like a small object in his left hand. The background is dark and plain, so the colors of his clothes stand out. The painting uses strong light and shadow to make the man’s face and clothes pop. This is a common way to draw attention to the person in the picture. Next, look up chiaroscuro to see how this technique works in other art.