Who painted Portrait of a 22-Year-Old Woman?

Portrait of a 22-Year-Old Woman was painted by Unknown in 1622.

Where can I see Portrait of a 22-Year-Old Woman?

Portrait of a 22-Year-Old Woman is held by Statens Museum for Kunst.

What movement is Portrait of a 22-Year-Old Woman?

Portrait of a 22-Year-Old Woman is associated with Baroque.

Artwork

Portrait of a 22-Year-Old Woman

Unknown , 1622

Portrait of a 22-Year-Old Woman is an unspecified painting by the Baroque artist Unknown. It dates from 1622 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst. Created in 1622 by the artist known as 2055_person, this portrait depicts a young woman of twenty‑two years.

About this work

Overview

Created in 1622 by the artist known as 2055_person, this portrait depicts a young woman of twenty‑two years. The work is part of the collection of the Museum of Ethnography, where it is displayed as an example of early‑17th‑century portraiture.

Subject & Meaning

The sitter stands before a dark backdrop, wearing a black gown richly embroidered with gold thread. A wide white ruff frames her face, while a delicate lace trim adorns her sleeves. She holds a gold chain ending in a small pendant, and a sheer cap covers her hair, giving her a composed, serene expression.

Technique & Style

The painting employs pronounced chiaroscuro, with stark contrasts between illuminated areas and deep shadow that draw attention to the woman's face and attire. The dark background serves to heighten the texture of the embroidered fabric and the gleam of the jewelry, emphasizing the artist’s skill in rendering material detail.

History & Provenance

Since its creation in the early 1620s, the portrait has remained within institutional holdings, eventually entering the Museum of Ethnography’s collection. Documentation traces its acquisition to the museum’s early 20th‑century expansion of European portrait holdings.