1753
unspecified
From the collection of Finnish National Gallery
Dominant colour
Vanha nainen ja värttinä is a 1753 unspecified by Giuseppe Nogari, a Italo Byzantine work, held at Finnish National Gallery.
This painting shows an elderly woman sitting in front of a dark background. She is wearing a white headscarf and a dark dress with a white collar. Her hands are clasped together in front of her, holding a small object that is not clearly visible. The woman's face is wrinkled, and her eyes are cast downward, giving her a contemplative expression. The painting is done in muted colors, with the woman's clothing and the background blending together to create a sense of depth. The overall effect is one of quiet reflection, as if the woman is lost in thought. To learn more about the artist's use of chiaroscuro, look up the technique.
Giuseppe Nogari (1699 – 3 December 1766) was an Italian painter of the Rococo. He painted mainly painted half-body portraits, either real or of historical and religious figures. They are striking for their emotional…
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