Lady Seen from Behind
1626
graphite
vellum
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
About the artist
1626
graphite
vellum
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Lady Seen from Behind is a 1626 graphite by Pieter Jansz Quast, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows a woman from behind, dressed in a long, flowing dress with puffy sleeves. Her hair is pulled up with a few loose curls, and she holds a fan in one hand. The lines are loose and quick, giving the drawing a sketchy, unfinished feel. The artist used soft shading to show the folds in her clothing and the shape of her body. This kind of shading was common in the 1600s to create depth. Next, look up Baroque to see how this style shaped art.
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