Portrait of a Woman
1572
unspecified
From the collection of Brooklyn Museum
1572
unspecified
From the collection of Brooklyn Museum
Dominant colour
Portrait of a Woman is a 1572 unspecified by Bartolomeo Traballesi, depicting Book, held at Brooklyn Museum.
This painting depicts a woman sitting at a desk, engrossed in a book. Her attire consists of a red dress with a white collar and a dark sleeve, complemented by a brown headband. The desk itself is red, featuring intricate carvings on its front. The background of the painting is characterized by a green curtain, which adds depth to the scene. The woman's posture conveys a sense of focus, as she intently reads from the open book. The overall atmosphere of the painting exudes a quiet, studious ambiance. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this work, you might want to explore the art of Bartolomeo Traballesi.
Bartolomeo Traballesi (active 1560, died 1585) was an Italian painter active in Florence, Italy in a Mannerist style.
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