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Portrait of a Woman

Unknown

1472

unspecified

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

Early Renaissance Renaissance Renaissance Portrait

Dominant colour

Portrait of a Woman is a 1472 unspecified by Unknown, a Early Renaissance work, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1472 · Early Renaissance
Where can I see it?: Statens Museum for Kunst

About this work

This painting shows a woman wearing a white headscarf that wraps around her face, leaving only her eyes and nose visible. She's dressed in dark clothing with a white trim and a necklace with a cross pendant. The woman's expression is neutral, and her gaze is directed straight ahead. The background of the painting is a muted color, which helps the subject stand out. If you're interested in learning more about this style of painting, you might want to explore the Renaissance movement.