Portrait of a woman from southern Germany
1520
oil
From the collection of Mauritshuis
1520
oil
From the collection of Mauritshuis
This portrait depicts a woman from southern Germany, painted in oil. She is dressed in dark clothing with a white shirt underneath, and a beige headscarf covers her hair. Her hands are clasped together in front of her. The woman's attire and the style of the painting suggest that it was created in the early 16th century. The level of detail and realism in the portrait is striking, with the subject's facial features and clothing rendered with precision. The artist who created this portrait is known for his attention to detail and realistic style. To learn more about this artist's work, explore the paintings of Hans Holbein the Younger.
