Portrait of Anna Maria Roman (1680-1758)
1710
oil
From the collection of Mauritshuis
1710
oil
From the collection of Mauritshuis
The painting depicts a woman in a yellow dress with a red cape draped over her shoulders. She sits in a chair, holding a bouquet of flowers in her lap. The background is dark, with a faint landscape visible behind her. The woman's dress is adorned with a decorative brooch and a ruffled white collar. Her hair is styled in an updo, and she wears a subtle expression on her face. The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of elegance and refinement. To learn more about the artist's use of chiaroscuro, explore the work of Constantijn Netscher.