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Saskia

Unknown

1630

oil

panel

From the collection of Israel Museum

Dutch Golden Age Baroque Portrait Woman

Dominant colour

Saskia is a 1630 oil by Unknown, a Dutch Golden Age work, depicting Woman, held at Israel Museum.

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

About this work

This painting is a portrait of a woman, depicted in a circular frame. She is shown from the chest up, facing the viewer with a neutral expression. Her dark hair is pulled back, and she wears a dark dress with a lace collar. The painting is rendered in oil paint, with visible brushstrokes that add texture to the image. The woman's face is illuminated, while the background is dark, creating a sense of depth and dimensionality. If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created this work, you might want to look up Rembrandt.