Portrait of Marie de Pacy, wife of Barthélemy Alatruye (?-1466)
1427
oil
From the collection of Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium
1427
oil
From the collection of Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium
This painting is a portrait of a woman. She is wearing a white head covering and a dark dress with a white collar. She is also wearing a necklace and rings. The woman's head is tilted slightly to the right, and she is looking straight ahead. Her expression is serious. The background of the painting is dark, which makes the woman's face and clothing stand out. The artist who painted this portrait is known for their use of chiaroscuro, a technique that uses strong contrasts of light and dark to create a sense of volume and depth.
