Portrait of a Girl with Peaches
1650
oil
From the collection of Mauritshuis
1650
oil
From the collection of Mauritshuis
This painting shows a young girl in a white headscarf and a black dress with lace sleeves, holding a basket of peaches. The girl is facing the viewer, with a neutral expression. The background is dark, which makes the girl and the peaches stand out. The girl's clothing and the basket of peaches suggest that the painting is from the 17th century. The artist's use of light and shadow creates a sense of depth and dimensionality in the painting. The use of chiaroscuro in this painting is noteworthy, as it creates a strong contrast between light and dark areas.
