Allegorisk kvindefigur. Hele højre side af kroppens kontur er rettet. Kvindens venstre arm udsat for pentiménto

1650

unspecified

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

Dominant colour

Allegorisk kvindefigur. Hele højre side af kroppens kontur er rettet. Kvindens venstre arm udsat for pentiménto is a 1650 unspecified by Unknown, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1650
Where can I see it?: Statens Museum for Kunst

About this work

This drawing shows a woman standing sideways, her body turned slightly toward us. She wears a loose, flowing robe tied with a yellow sash, and her hair is curled and pinned up. In her right hand, she holds a bundle wrapped in cloth, while her left arm rests against her body. The sketch looks unfinished—you can see where the artist changed their mind, like on her left arm. The light side of her face and robe is drawn smoothly, while the shadows stay light and sketchy. Check out the technique: chiaroscuro to see how artists use light and shadow like this.