The Doll
1678
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1678
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This sketch shows two women indoors, one sitting and holding a baby while the other stands behind a table. The woman sitting wears a headscarf and loose clothes, looking down at the child. The standing woman, with a hat and apron, leans on the table, which has a pot and a cloth on it. Outside the window, a tree with small white flowers fills the background. The artist used simple lines and shading to show the light hitting the women’s faces and hands. The baby’s tiny hands are a small but clear detail. Next, look up chiaroscuro to see how artists use light and dark for drama.
