Plecarea la vânătoare
From the collection of National Museum of Art of Romania
From the collection of National Museum of Art of Romania
This painting shows a group of people outdoors near a bridge. Four riders on horses are in the foreground, dressed in old-fashioned clothes with wide-brimmed hats. A man in red stands beside them, holding a leash on two dogs. In the background, two figures walk on the bridge, pointing toward something. The artist paid close attention to how light falls on the faces and clothes, making some areas look brighter than others. The sky is dramatic, with thick clouds and a sense of movement. Look up chiaroscuro to learn how artists use light and shadow like this.
