Portrait of a Lady holding a Book
1590
oil
From the collection of Ashmolean Museum
1590
oil
From the collection of Ashmolean Museum
This painting is a portrait of a lady holding a book. She is dressed in a black dress with a lace collar and a hat, and her dark hair is pulled back. The background is a dark brown color. The lady's face is serious, and she looks directly at the viewer. Her hands are clasped together in front of her, holding the book. The book is small and bound in leather. The painting is done in oil paint, and the artist has used chiaroscuro to create depth and contrast. The overall effect is one of quiet contemplation.
