1655
oil
From the collection of National Museum of Ancient Art
Dominant colour
Retrato de mulher is a 1655 oil by Pieter Nason, a Dutch Golden Age work, held at National Museum of Ancient Art.
The painting depicts a woman in a dark dress with a white collar and head covering, holding a small, rectangular object in her right hand. Her left hand rests on a surface in front of her. The woman's attire and the object she holds suggest a formal or ceremonial setting. A small, black bow adorns the front of her collar, adding a touch of elegance to her overall appearance. The woman's gaze is directed slightly to her right, as if she is looking at something or someone outside the frame. The painting's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and dimensionality, drawing the viewer's eye to the woman's face and the object she holds. To learn more about this artistic technique, look up chiaroscuro.
Pieter Nason (bapt. 16 February 1612, Amsterdam - 1688/90, The Hague) was a Dutch painter. He became a member of the Guild of Painters of The Hague in 1639, and in 1656 was one of the forty seven members who established…
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