Bildnis einer Hofdame

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From the collection of Bavarian State Painting Collections

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Bildnis einer Hofdame is an unspecified by Giovanni Battista Curlando, held at Bavarian State Painting Collections.

Who painted this?: Giovanni Battista Curlando
Where can I see it?: Bavarian State Painting Collections

About this work

This painting shows a woman with curly hair, wearing a dark dress with a light-colored shawl draped over her left shoulder. She has a necklace and earrings on, and her right arm is bent at the elbow, with her hand resting on a dark surface. The woman's face is turned slightly to the left, and she appears to be looking at something outside the frame. The background of the painting is dark, which helps to highlight the woman's features and clothing. If you're interested in learning more about this style of painting, you might want to look up the technique of chiaroscuro.