Portretul lui Alexandru Botez
1851
From the collection of Iulian Antonescu Bacău Museum Complex
1851
From the collection of Iulian Antonescu Bacău Museum Complex
This is a dark, shadowy portrait of a young man in a black coat with white at the collar. His face is half-lit, showing a serious expression and a small bow tie. The background is almost completely black, making his face stand out. The lighting here is dramatic, focusing only on his face and hands. This style is called *chiaroscuro*—a technique that uses strong light and dark contrasts. Try looking up *chiaroscuro* to see how other artists used this same trick.
