Nuori tyttö, kopio Rembrandtin mukaan
Widolfa von Engeström-Ahrenberg
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From the collection of Finnish National Gallery
Widolfa von Engeström-Ahrenberg
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From the collection of Finnish National Gallery
This painting shows a young person with curly hair, wearing a red garment with white trim. Their hands rest on the lapel, and the background is a dark, plain color. The face looks calm but serious, with soft lighting on the cheeks. The artist copied this from Rembrandt’s work, focusing on the play of light and shadow. The dark background makes the red clothing stand out, giving a quiet, intimate feel. Look up chiaroscuro next to see how this lighting technique works.
