Heroine from the Old Testament

Heroine from the Old Testament

Rembrandt

1633

oil

From the collection of National Gallery of Canada

About this work

This painting shows a woman in a red dress sitting on a chair. She has long hair and is wearing a gold headband. A servant is standing behind her, brushing her hair. The woman is looking at the viewer with a calm expression. The painting is very detailed, with intricate folds in the woman's dress and a subtle glow on her face. The servant is also well-drawn, with a gentle expression as she tends to the woman's hair. If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created this beautiful painting, you might want to look up Rembrandt.

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