Ștefan Vasilescu

Born in the 19th century, painter Ștefan Vasilescu made formal portraits in oil. In his *Portrait of Dr. Carol Davila*, he captured the Romanian physician seated, his white coat crisp against a dark background. The brushwork stays tight, every detail—from the doctor’s high collar to the shadow under his hand—sharp enough to read. Look for the way Vasilescu lights the sitter’s face: cool and direct, no flattery, just presence. Tap the portrait to zoom in on the doctor’s medical diploma, its inked lines still legible after 150 years.