Portrait of Gertrud Hage, née Heitmann
1750
unspecified
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
This painting shows a woman sitting indoors, dressed in a long white gown with short puffed sleeves. Her hair is pulled back under a simple cap, and she holds a white cloth in one hand. Behind her, a window opens to a landscape with trees and rolling hills, while dark red curtains frame the scene. The woman’s pose is relaxed, almost casual, but her gaze feels direct. The light on her face and the dark background create a strong contrast, making her stand out. Look up *chiaroscuro* to see how this lighting trick works.
