Caterina Sagredo Barbarigo as Berenice

About this work

This portrait features a woman with dark, curly hair and a white dress adorned with a yellow shawl. She holds a pair of scissors in her right hand, with her fingers wrapped around the handles and her thumb on top. The woman's gaze is directed to the left, and she wears a pearl earring on her left ear and a small hairpiece on the right side of her head. The woman's attire and hairstyle suggest that she is from a wealthy background. Her expression is calm and serene, with a hint of introspection. The overall mood of the painting is one of quiet contemplation. To learn more about the artist behind this portrait, explore the works of Rosalba Carriera.