An Old Woman
1655
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
An Old Woman is a 1655 by Unknown, a Baroque work, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.
This photo shows a dark background with a woman’s face and shoulders lit from the side. Her skin is pale, her hair dark and pulled back, and she wears a simple collar. A book rests in her lap, half-hidden by her hands. The lighting is dramatic—dark shadows contrast with the brightest spots on her face and hands. This style was common in Baroque art. Look up chiaroscuro to learn about this lighting trick.
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