Portrait of an old woman

Portrait of an old woman

Pieter van Anraedt

1666

paint

From the collection of Gemäldegalerie Berlin

About this work

This painting is a portrait of an older woman. She is wearing a dark hooded cloak and a white shirt with a high neckline. Her face is pale, and she has a serious expression. The woman's hands are clasped together in front of her, and she is looking directly at the viewer. The background of the painting is dark, which helps to highlight the woman's face and clothing. The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and volume in the painting. Next, you might want to explore more works by Pieter van Anraedt.

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