Portrait of a 22-Year-Old Woman
1622
unspecified
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
1622
unspecified
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
Portrait of a 22-Year-Old Woman is a 1622 unspecified by Unknown, a Baroque work, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.
A woman stands against a dark background, dressed in a black gown with gold embroidery. Her white ruff collar is stiff and wide, framing her face. She holds a gold chain with a small pendant, and her sleeves are trimmed with lace. Her hair is covered by a sheer cap, and her expression is calm. This painting uses sharp contrasts between light and shadow to make her face stand out. The dark background makes her clothing and jewelry look even more detailed. Next, look up chiaroscuro to see how this lighting trick works.
