Young Woman with Braided Hair and a Veil
1610
chalk
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1610
chalk
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The painting is called Young Woman with Braided Hair and a Veil. It was made by Ottavio Leoni around 1610. The artist used black chalk and white on blue paper, which is an interesting choice for a portrait, and this technique was often used during the Baroque period to create detailed and expressive drawings. To learn more about this style, look up the movement: Baroque.
