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Junge Frau mit Korb, by Jacob Toorenvliet, oil, 1689

Junge Frau mit Korb

Jacob Toorenvliet

1689

oil

copper

From the collection of Kunsthaus Zürich

Dominant colour

Overview

Junge Frau mit Korb is a 1689 oil by Jacob Toorenvliet, a Dutch Golden Age work, held at Kunsthaus Zürich.

Who painted this?
Jacob Toorenvliet
When & what style?
1689 · Dutch Golden Age
Where can I see it?
Kunsthaus Zürich

About this work

This painting depicts a young woman with a red ribbon in her hair, wearing a white shirt with red stripes and a dark skirt. She is leaning over a table, holding a basket and a white cloth. The woman's face is turned downward, and her eyes are cast downward. The background of the painting is dark, which helps to highlight the woman's figure and the objects on the table. The overall mood of the painting is one of quiet contemplation. The use of chiaroscuro in this painting creates a sense of depth and volume, drawing the viewer's eye to the woman's face and hands.

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