Head of the Virgin

About this work

This painting shows a woman in a black head covering and white scarf, with a gold halo behind her. The woman's face is painted in a realistic style, with subtle shading and texture. The painting is framed in a worn, gold frame, which adds to its sense of age and history. The frame is attached to a wooden stand or easel, which is labeled with a small white tag that reads "52.255". The painting's use of chiaroscuro, a technique that uses strong contrasts of light and dark to create a sense of volume and depth, adds to its dramatic effect. If you want to learn more about this technique, look up chiaroscuro.