Lukeva eukko

About this work

This painting shows an older woman reading a book. She’s wearing a white cap with a green trim and a colorful, patterned shawl. Her hands rest on the book, and the background is plain and dark. The artist used thick brushstrokes to show the texture of her wrinkled hands and fabric. The lighting focuses on her face, making it stand out against the shadowy background. Look up chiaroscuro to see how this lighting trick works in other paintings.