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Portrait of Laura Chigi

Unknown

1650

unspecified

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

Portrait

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Portrait of Laura Chigi 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

A young girl stands straight ahead, holding a small book in her left hand. Her dark hair is pulled back, and she wears a gray dress with a white collar and black trim. Gold jewelry and a black bow at her neck add detail to her outfit. The background is plain and dark, putting focus on her. Her hands look soft but steady, gripping the book’s edge. The way light hits her face and dress makes some parts pop while others fade into shadow. Look up *chiaroscuro* next to see how this lighting trick works.