Portrait of a Lady
1549
unspecified
From the collection of Galleria Borghese
1549
unspecified
From the collection of Galleria Borghese
This painting shows a woman from the chest up, facing right. She has dark hair pulled back and wears a white dress with a low neckline and a brooch at the center. The woman's face is calm, with a neutral expression. Her dark hair is neatly styled, and her white dress is intricately detailed. The background is dark, which makes the woman stand out. The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and volume in the painting. The contrast between light and dark adds to the overall mood of the portrait. To learn more about this technique, explore chiaroscuro.
