Indeed, those subtle hue changes are the painter’s confession. The shadows are where the true intent hides, so if the pigment shifts are authentic to the period—just like the way Antonio Loredan mixed a deeper umber to convey dusk—the canvas tells a story. But if the tones feel… off, like a modernist trying to mimic Baroque, that’s where the truth is lost. Always check the binder and mordant used; that’s the key to seeing whether the shadows truly speak.