1618
oil
panel
From the collection of Ashmolean Museum
Head of a Huntress (Diana?) is a 1618 oil by Peter Paul Rubens, a Flemish Baroque painting work, held at Ashmolean Museum.
This painting depicts the head and shoulders of a woman, possibly a huntress, with her hair pulled back and a red cloak draped over her left shoulder. The subject's face is turned to the right, and her expression is calm. The background of the painting is dark, which helps to accentuate the subject's features. The artist's use of chiaroscuro, a technique that uses strong contrasts between light and dark to create a sense of volume, adds depth and dimension to the painting. The subject's face and clothing are rendered in fine detail, while the background is left somewhat vague. The painting is a fine example of the artist's skill with oil paint and his ability to capture the subtleties of human expression. For more information on the artist's use of chiaroscuro, look up the technique.
Sir Peter Paul Rubens ( ROO-bənz; Dutch: ; 28 June 1577 – 30 May 1640) was a Flemish artist and diplomat.
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