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Portrait of a Lady

Unknown

1630

oil

panel

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Dutch Golden Age Baroque Portrait Woman

Dominant colour

Portrait of a Lady is a 1630 oil by Unknown, a Dutch Golden Age work, depicting Woman, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1630 · Dutch Golden Age
Where can I see it?: Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This portrait depicts a woman with a serene expression, her face slightly tilted to the right. She wears a white lace collar and a dark dress adorned with intricate gold embroidery. The subject's gaze is directed straight ahead, her eyes cast downward slightly. Her dark hair is pulled back, and she wears a pearl necklace. The background of the painting is dark, which helps to accentuate the subject's features. The painting is rendered in oil paint, and the artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and dimensionality. The subject's face and clothing are illuminated, while the background remains in shadow. To learn more about the artist's techniques, explore the technique of chiaroscuro.