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From the collection of Brukenthal National Museum
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From the collection of Brukenthal National Museum
This painting shows an older person with deep wrinkles and a serious expression. They’re wearing a dark hat and a simple robe, leaning over an open book with one hand resting on it. The background is dark, making their face stand out more. The artist focused on light and shadow to highlight the person’s face and hands. This makes the textures—like the wrinkles and the book’s pages—look almost real. Check out chiaroscuro to see how this lighting trick works.
