Căprior în fața pădurii de brad ; pandant: Căprior la apă
1699
From the collection of Brukenthal National Museum
1699
From the collection of Brukenthal National Museum
This painting shows a single deer standing in a forest clearing. The deer faces left, its dark brown coat blending with the shadowy trees behind it. The background is mostly green and gray, with a few red leaves scattered on the ground and in the air. The deer’s antlers are large and spread wide, catching the light. The brushstrokes look soft, almost blending together in places. Look up *chiaroscuro* next to see how light and shadow create depth.
