Catharina Grill (?)

Martin Mijtens vanhempi / den äldre / the Elder

unspecified

From the collection of Finnish National Gallery

Dominant colour

Catharina Grill (?) is an unspecified by Martin Mijtens vanhempi / den äldre / the Elder, held at Finnish National Gallery.

Who painted this?: Martin Mijtens vanhempi / den äldre / the Elder
Where can I see it?: Finnish National Gallery

About this work

This painting shows a woman in a dark background. She’s wearing a light-colored dress with ruffled sleeves and a high collar. Her hands are resting on her chest, one holding a small object. A small box and a red cloth sit on a ledge in front of her. The artist paid close attention to her jewelry—delicate bracelets and rings—and the way light hits her face. The dark background makes her stand out sharply. Next, look up chiaroscuro to see how this lighting trick works.