1702
oil
canvas
From the collection of Städel Museum
Girl with Burning Candle is a 1702 oil by Godfried Schalcken, a Dutch Golden Age work, depicting Candle, held at Städel Museum.
This painting shows a young girl holding a candle in front of her. She is wearing a dark dress and a lace headpiece. The candle casts a warm glow on her face. The girl's expression is calm and gentle. The background of the painting is dark, which makes the candlelight stand out even more. The overall effect is one of quiet contemplation. If you like this painting, you might also want to learn more about the technique of chiaroscuro.
Godfried Schalcken (8 October 1643 – 16 November 1706) was a Dutch artist who specialized in genre paintings and portraits.
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