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Portrait of a Lady

Unknown

1650

unspecified

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

Portrait

Dominant colour

Portrait of a Lady is a 1650 unspecified by Unknown, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1650
Where can I see it?: Statens Museum for Kunst

About this work

This painting shows a woman with light brown hair styled in loose curls. She’s wearing a white collar and a strange hat with a wide brim and fluffy bits sticking up. The background is plain and dark, so she stands out clearly. Her face looks calm, with soft shading that makes her skin glow slightly. Notice how the light hits her cheekbones and neck, giving them a gentle highlight. This kind of lighting is called *chiaroscuro*.