En helgeninde, udklædt som nonne i hvid dragt med sort slør, holdende monstransen i den højre hånd

1750

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

Dominant colour

En helgeninde, udklædt som nonne i hvid dragt med sort slør, holdende monstransen i den højre hånd 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

The painting depicts a woman dressed as a nun, wearing a white robe and a black veil. She holds a monstrance in her right hand, which is a vessel used to display the consecrated host in Catholic worship. The woman's attire and the object she holds suggest a religious theme. The painting is rendered in a realistic style, with attention to detail in the folds of the woman's robes and the intricate design of the monstrance. The use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and volume, drawing the viewer's eye to the woman's face and the object she holds. The painting is held at the Museum of Ethnography, where it can be viewed by the public. To learn more about the artist's use of chiaroscuro, look up the technique.