Portrait of a Lady in a Veil
1650
unspecified
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
Portrait of a Lady in a Veil is a 1650 unspecified by Unknown, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.
This painting shows a woman wearing a dark veil that covers her hair and shoulders. She has a pale face, simple jewelry, and a necklace with a small pendant. Her outfit is rich but plain—a light undergarment, a dark cloak with patterned sleeves, and a belt with shiny stones. The dark background makes her face stand out sharply. The artist used light and shadow to give her skin a smooth, almost three-dimensional look. Try looking up *chiaroscuro* to see how this lighting trick works.
