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Three Young Girls

Unknown

1620

oil

panel

From the collection of Denver Art Museum

Dutch Golden Age Baroque History Painting

Dominant colour

Three Young Girls is a 1620 oil by Unknown, a Dutch Golden Age work, held at Denver Art Museum.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1620 · Dutch Golden Age
Where can I see it?: Denver Art Museum

About this work

This painting depicts three young girls in red dresses with gold trim, each holding an object. The girl on the left holds a bunch of grapes, the middle girl holds a pear, and the girl on the right holds a small doll. The girls are all wearing elaborate collars and jewelry, and their dresses have intricate lace details. The background of the painting is dark, with some green drapery visible behind the girls. The level of detail in the painting, particularly in the girls' clothing and accessories, suggests that the artist was skilled at capturing the textures and patterns of different materials.