Charles Landelle’s painting titled Judith was painted in 1887 using oil on canvas. This painting is a portrait and may suggest that it is a depiction of Judith, as is the name in the title of the piece. In Judith, Landelle uses high contrast, pattern and emphasis to accentuate the figure and provide a realistic depiction of the scene.
The artist uses various visual elements such as line, shape, texture, color and space to illustrate the scene. There is use of implied line in the fabric towards the right of the canvas, where it leads towards her hand and is then followed by the implied line in her forearm, leading towards her shoulders. Additionally, at the bottom of the canvas, there are implied lines on the drapery of the figure’s dress…show more content… This helps to further elevate the line of sight upwards towards the torso and face. The media allows the artist to incorporate strong chiaroscuro, particularly on the shape of the figure’s body. The use of contrasting shadows and highlights enhances the roundness of the figure’s arms and shoulders. Additionally, the use of this technique has achieved a relatively well-sculpted and volumetric physique on a flat picture plane. Implied texture has also been created in this piece through the use of chiaroscuro. For instance, the fabric on the figure’s dress as well as the textiles in the background has employed the use of this technique and has subsequently created the illusion of a softer, flowing texture. This technique is also used in the subject’s skin creating the appearance of a smoother surface. Texture is achieved in the metallic embellishments on the belt of the dress and on the headdress through the recording of the intricate details. This aids in creating a realistic, volumetric form and in conveying a harder texture. A shallow space seems to be indicated in this piece as curtains fall directly