Peisaj
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From the collection of Romanian Academy in Bucharest
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From the collection of Romanian Academy in Bucharest
This painting shows a quiet forest scene with tall trees framing the view. Sunlight breaks through the branches, lighting up a distant hill and a patch of grass. The sky is soft and cloudy, blending into the greens and browns below. The artist used light to create depth, making the trees on the left stand out against the brighter hill. This play with light and shadow is called *chiaroscuro*—a technique that makes scenes feel three-dimensional. Try looking up *chiaroscuro* to see how other artists used it.