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Bathing woman, by Ary de Vois, oil, 1666

Bathing woman

Ary de Vois

1666

oil

panel

From the collection of Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden

Dominant colour

Overview

Bathing woman is a 1666 oil by Ary de Vois, a Dutch Golden Age work, held at Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden.

Who painted this?
Ary de Vois
When & what style?
1666 · Dutch Golden Age
Where can I see it?
Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden

About this work

The painting depicts a woman standing on the riverbank, her back to the viewer. She is wearing a white cloth draped around her waist and is holding a cloth to her face. In the foreground, a dog is standing next to a hat and a dark cloth. The background is a serene landscape with trees and a river. The woman's pose and the serene atmosphere of the painting create a sense of calmness. The use of light and shadow adds depth to the painting, drawing the viewer's attention to the woman. This painting is reminiscent of the works of Ary de Vois, who was known for his use of chiaroscuro and impasto techniques.

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