The Artist's Wife Esther
1713
chalk
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1713
chalk
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The painting is called The Artist's Wife Esther. It's a portrait made by Denner, Balthasar in 1713. The artist used red chalk on thin laid paper, which is an interesting choice for a portrait, and it was created during the Baroque movement, a time when art was very detailed and ornate. You can learn more about this style by looking into the movement: Baroque.
