Head of a Girl
1649
oil
panel
From the collection of Nationalmuseum
1649
oil
panel
From the collection of Nationalmuseum
Dominant colour
Head of a Girl is a 1649 oil by Unknown, a Dutch Golden Age work, held at Nationalmuseum.
This painting features a young girl's head, turned slightly to the right. Her dark hair is pulled back, and she wears a white garment that exposes her right shoulder. The background is a deep, rich brown. The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and volume, with the girl's face and shoulder emerging from the shadows. The overall effect is one of quiet contemplation, as if the girl is lost in thought. If you're interested in learning more about the artist's use of chiaroscuro, you might want to look up the technique next.
