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A Young Woman Resting her Hands on the Picture Frame, by Unknown, 1641

A Young Woman Resting her Hands on the Picture Frame

Unknown

1641

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

Dominant colour

Overview

A Young Woman Resting her Hands on the Picture Frame is a 1641 by Unknown, a Baroque work, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.

Who painted this?
Unknown
When & what style?
1641 · Baroque
Where can I see it?
Statens Museum for Kunst

About this work

This photo shows a woman wearing a dark hat and a warm brown fur coat. Her hands rest on a black frame, and she looks straight ahead with a calm face. The lighting is soft, highlighting her features against a dark background. The photo was taken in 1641, and it’s part of the Baroque movement, known for dramatic lighting and rich colors. Next, look up the technique: chiaroscuro to see how light and shadow create depth in art.

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