Portrait of a Young Woman. Princess Emily of Saxony?
1450
unspecified
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
This painting shows a woman in a rich, patterned dress with deep red sleeves and a gold necklace. Her hair is pulled back under a lace-like cap, and she holds a small bird in her left hand. The background is plain black, making her clothes and face stand out. The bird in her hand looks real, almost like a tiny pet. The way her dress folds and the shadows on her face give it a 3D feel. Look up *chiaroscuro* to see how this lighting trick works.
