Portrait of a Young Woman
1632
oil
From the collection of J. Paul Getty Museum
1632
oil
From the collection of J. Paul Getty Museum
The painting shows a young woman dressed in dark attire, with a white ruffled collar and lace cuffs. She holds a fan in her right hand. The woman's dark dress features a gold embroidered bodice and a patterned skirt. Her face is turned slightly to the right, and she wears a ring on her left hand. The background of the painting is dark. The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and dimension in the portrait. You can learn more about the artist Nicolaes Eliaszoon Pickenoy.
