Neagoe Basarab în fața mânăstirii Curtea de Argeș
1867
From the collection of Bucharest Municipality Museum
1867
From the collection of Bucharest Municipality Museum
This sketch shows a group of robed figures walking toward a large, detailed building. The building has columns, steps, and carvings on its facade, looking like a mix of old church and temple. One figure in the front is pointing upward, while the others follow behind. In the background, small flying figures appear above the scene. The drawing uses fine lines and shading to create depth, focusing on the architecture. The figures look like they’re part of a story, but their faces are simple and not detailed. Check out how the artist used cross-hatching to build up shadows and texture.