Vicarulul apostolic Mihai Theodorovici
1850
unspecified
From the collection of Alba Iulia Roman Catholic Archdiocese
1850
unspecified
From the collection of Alba Iulia Roman Catholic Archdiocese
This painting shows a man with a full gray beard and dark hair, dressed in a dark coat with a red collar and cuffs. He’s holding an open book in one hand and pointing with the other, as if explaining something. The background is plain and dark, focusing all attention on his face and hands. His serious expression and the way light hits his face make him stand out sharply against the shadows. The book he’s holding has some writing, but it’s hard to read. Try looking up *chiaroscuro* to see how this strong light-and-dark contrast works in other paintings.
