Queen Henrietta Maria of England
1650
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
1650
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
This painting shows a woman in a deep blue dress with gold trim and a low neckline. She holds a pink flower in her left hand and rests her right arm on a dark, draped chair. Her hair is curly and loose, with a pearl necklace and a simple headband. The background is mostly black, with a faint curtain on the right. The woman’s pose and the dark background make her stand out sharply. The way the light hits her face and hands looks very detailed. If you like this style, look up *chiaroscuro*.
