Portrait of a Woman
1664
oil
canvas
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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Ferdinand Bol
Ferdinand Bol (24 June 1616 - 24 August 1680) was a Dutch painter, etcher and draftsman.
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oil
canvas
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Portrait of a Woman is a 1664 oil by Ferdinand Bol, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
A woman stands in a grand room, dressed in a shimmering silver gown with puffed sleeves. She holds a green cloth in one hand and wears layered pearl necklaces and rings. Her hair is loose, and she looks directly at you with a calm expression. Behind her, a dark red curtain frames a dimly lit landscape with buildings and trees. The artist used soft light to highlight her face and hands, making them stand out against the shadows. This play of light and dark was a common trick in paintings from this time. Look up chiaroscuro to learn more about this technique.
Ferdinand Bol (24 June 1616 - 24 August 1680) was a Dutch painter, etcher and draftsman.
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