Portrait of a Young Woman
1632
oil
From the collection of Pinacoteca di Brera
1632
oil
From the collection of Pinacoteca di Brera
This painting is a portrait of a young woman. She is shown from the chest up, facing forward but turned slightly to her right. Her curly hair is light brown and her eyes are cast downward. She wears a dark dress with a high lace collar. The background is dark, which makes her face and hair stand out. The woman's expression is calm and introspective. Her eyes seem to be looking at something in front of her, but we can't see what it is. The overall mood of the painting is quiet and contemplative. This painting is an example of Rembrandt's use of chiaroscuro, a technique that uses strong contrasts between light and dark to create a sense of volume and depth.
