Portrait of a Lady

About this work

This woman sits in a dark room, dressed in a black dress with a high white collar and cuffs. Her white cap covers her hair, and she holds a small white object in her gloved hands. A book and quill rest on the table beside her. Her face is calm, with soft shadows under her eyes and a gentle smile. The dark background makes her stand out, focusing attention on her hands and clothing. Look up chiaroscuro next to see how this lighting trick works.