Who painted Young Woman with a Carnation?

Young Woman with a Carnation was painted by Unknown in 1656.

Where can I see Young Woman with a Carnation?

Young Woman with a Carnation is held by Statens Museum for Kunst.

What movement is Young Woman with a Carnation?

Young Woman with a Carnation is associated with Baroque.

Artwork

Young Woman with a Carnation

Unknown , 1656

Young Woman with a Carnation is a photography by the Baroque artist Unknown. It dates from 1656 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.

About this work

Overview

Created in 1656, the portrait titled Young Woman with a Carnation is attributed to the artist known as 1638_person. The work is part of the collection of the Museum of Ethnography, where it is displayed as an example of mid‑seventeenth‑century portraiture.

Subject & Meaning

The composition presents a young woman with light brown hair gathered back, dressed in a dark gown trimmed with a white collar and a decorative brooch at the throat. She holds a small flower—identified as a carnation—in her right hand, while her left hand rests lightly on her chest, suggesting a modest, introspective demeanor.

Technique & Style

Rendered against a deep, unlit background, the figure’s face emerges with subtle chiaroscuro, the contrast of light and shadow giving the skin a gentle modeling. Brushwork is smooth and restrained, avoiding excessive detail yet achieving a convincing sense of volume and texture.

History & Provenance

Since its creation in the mid‑1650s, the painting has remained within institutional holdings, eventually entering the Museum of Ethnography’s collection. Documentation of its earlier ownership is limited, but the work has been catalogued as part of the museum’s European portrait holdings.