Woman at her Toilette
1656
oil
From the collection of Norton Simon Museum
1656
oil
From the collection of Norton Simon Museum
This painting shows a woman sitting at a table in front of a window. She is wearing a white dress with a red bodice and is looking down at her hands. A mirror is on the table, and a woman in black is standing behind her, brushing her hair. There is a viola on the floor to the right. The room is dimly lit, with the only light coming from the window. The colors are muted, with shades of brown and gray dominating the scene. The overall atmosphere is one of quiet intimacy. To learn more about the use of chiaroscuro in this painting, look up the technique of chiaroscuro.
