chiaroscuro

  • Flora Priestley (Lamplight Study)

    Flora Priestley (Lamplight Study)

    John Singer Sargent (American, 1856-1925)

    A luminous portrait bathed in lamplight, blending realism with impressionistic energy to evoke quiet introspection.

  • Old Woman Reading (1631)

    Old Woman Reading (1631)

    Rembrandt van Rijn (Dutch, 1606–1669)

    A tender portrait of an elderly woman engrossed in a book, her face glowing against a shadowy backdrop.

  • Man in Oriental Costume (The Noble Slav) (1632)

    Man in Oriental Costume (The Noble Slav) (1632)

    Rembrandt van Rijn (Dutch, 1606–1669)

    A mysterious figure in opulent Eastern attire emerges from darkness, his expression blending pride and melancholy.