Viiniä juova nainen kirje kädessään
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From the collection of Finnish National Gallery
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From the collection of Finnish National Gallery
This painting depicts a woman in 17th-century attire, seated at a table, sipping from a glass while holding a letter. She wears a white head covering, a dark dress, and a white apron, with a gold-trimmed shawl draped over her left arm. The table is adorned with a red and gold patterned cloth, a blue and white jug, and a lit candle in a black holder. The woman's gaze is directed to the left, her right hand holding the glass near her mouth, and her left hand grasping the letter. The background of the painting is dark, with a large, open doorway visible behind the woman. The painting's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and highlights the woman's face and the objects on the table. If you're interested in learning more about the artist's use of chiaroscuro, you can explore other works by Borch, Gerard Ter.
