Nuori nainen ja kynttilä, kopio Gerrit Doun mukaan
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From the collection of Finnish National Gallery
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From the collection of Finnish National Gallery
This painting depicts a young woman holding a lit candle in front of a window. The woman wears a white shirt with red overgarments, and her dark hair is pulled back. The candle casts a warm glow on her face, which is turned slightly to the right. The background is dark, with only the woman and the window visible. The painting's style is reminiscent of 17th-century Dutch art, with the use of chiaroscuro to create a sense of depth and volume. The woman's expression is calm and contemplative, as if lost in thought. The painting is a copy of a work by Gerrit Dou, a Dutch painter known for his use of chiaroscuro. To learn more about the artist's use of this technique, explore the work of Lauréus, Alexander.
