Franciscanul
1858
From the collection of Moldova National Museum Complex
1858
From the collection of Moldova National Museum Complex
This is a close-up portrait of an older man with a long white beard and hair. He’s wearing a dark, fur-trimmed garment and has his hands clasped together in front of him. The background is plain and dark, keeping all the focus on his face and upper body. The fur collar and the way his beard is painted look very detailed, almost textured. His skin and the fabric of his clothes have subtle shading that makes them look three-dimensional. If you like how light and shadow are used here, look up *chiaroscuro*.
