Head of a woman looking ahead
1590
oil
From the collection of National Museum in Warsaw
1590
oil
From the collection of National Museum in Warsaw
This painting shows a woman's head, looking straight ahead. She wears a yellow dress with a white collar and a pearl necklace. A white veil covers her hair, and she has a pearl earring. The woman's face is painted in a realistic style, with subtle shading that gives her features depth. Her expression is calm and serene. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this work, you might want to look up Bernaert de Rijckere.