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Portrait of a young Woman

Unknown

1630

oil

canvas

From the collection of Ashmolean Museum

Dutch Golden Age Baroque Portrait

Dominant colour

Portrait of a young Woman is a 1630 oil by Unknown, a Dutch Golden Age work, held at Ashmolean Museum.

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

About this work

This painting is a portrait of a young woman. She is wearing a dark dress with a white collar and a headband. The background is dark, which makes the woman stand out. The woman's face is painted in a realistic style, with attention to detail in her features. Her expression is calm and serious. The artist has used chiaroscuro to create a sense of depth and volume in the painting.