Juana Romani

Juana Romani's self-portrait offers a delicate, introspective image of the artist. Her fine, carefully detailed features reveal a sensitivity and emotional depth characteristic of her style. The calm, dreamy gaze lends the work an aura of contemplation, suggesting intimate reflection. A key feature of this painting is the subtle use of light, skilfully employed to illuminate the artist's face and shoulders, highlighting the curves and contours with harmonious softness. The light, which seems to brush against her face, creates an interplay of shadows that add relief and depth to the composition. This treatment of light shows a clear influence from the masters of chiaroscuro, reinforcing the elegance and emotional power of this painting.