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Ärkehertiginna Isabellas kammarjungfru, by Carl Fredrik von Breda, unspecified, 1801

Ärkehertiginna Isabellas kammarjungfru

Carl Fredrik von Breda

1801

unspecified

From the collection of Finnish National Gallery

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Overview

Ärkehertiginna Isabellas kammarjungfru is a 1801 unspecified by Carl Fredrik von Breda, a Dutch Golden Age work, held at Finnish National Gallery.

Who painted this?
Carl Fredrik von Breda
When & what style?
1801 · Dutch Golden Age
Where can I see it?
Finnish National Gallery

About this work

This painting shows a woman with light brown hair pulled back, wearing a high white collar. She has a calm expression and is dressed in a dark dress with a white undergarment. One hand rests on a small, dark object in her lap. The painting uses soft lighting to highlight her face and collar, making them stand out against the dark background. This technique is called *chiaroscuro*, where light and shadow create depth. Look up chiaroscuro to see how artists use light and dark to draw attention to key parts of their work.

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