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Portrait of a Lady

Unknown

1679

unspecified

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

Portrait

Dominant colour

Portrait of a Lady is a 1679 unspecified by Unknown, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1679
Where can I see it?: Statens Museum for Kunst

About this work

This painting shows a woman standing indoors, dressed in a dark gray dress with a red sash tied around her waist. Her hair is curly and loose, and she wears a pearl necklace and earrings. Behind her, a dark curtain hangs, and part of a red chair is visible to the left. The way the light hits her face and the dark background creates a strong contrast, making her stand out. This technique is called chiaroscuro. Next, look up *chiaroscuro* to see how artists use light and shadow like this.