În fața palatului (Plecarea lui Tobias)

În fața palatului (Plecarea lui Tobias)

Sebastiano Ricci

1743

From the collection of Brukenthal National Museum

About this work

This print shows a grand, golden-lit building with tall columns and statues tucked in the shadows. A group of people stands on the steps—some dressed in dark robes, others in bright red coats. In the background, a horse-drawn carriage waits near a fountain, while a few figures ride off toward a hazy landscape. The warm light hitting the building’s edges makes it look almost glowing, while the figures below stay in deeper shadow. The scene feels like a mix of daily life and something more formal, like a departure or arrival. If this style of lighting interests you, look up *chiaroscuro*.

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