Soția artistului, Zamfira, cu copilul Ioan
From the collection of National Museum of Art of Romania
From the collection of National Museum of Art of Romania
This painting shows a woman and a small child. The woman wears a high-necked white collar with lace ruffles, a dark dress with a striped sash, and a dark shawl. The child stands to her side in a bright red coat with gold trim, looking directly at the viewer. The woman’s face is serious, while the child’s expression is more curious. The dark background makes their faces stand out sharply. Look up *chiaroscuro* next to see how this strong light-and-shadow effect works.
