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Dronning Christine

Unknown

1750

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

Dominant colour

Dronning Christine is a 1750 by Unknown, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1750
Where can I see it?: Statens Museum for Kunst

About this work

This painting depicts a woman in a dress with a patterned bodice and a full skirt. She wears a head covering and holds a cross in her hand. The background is dark, with a window featuring a diamond-shaped pattern on the left side. The woman's attire and the window's design suggest a historical setting. The painting's style is formal, with attention to detail in the subject's clothing and accessories. The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates depth and contrast in the image. To learn more about this technique, explore chiaroscuro.