Amelia Elizabeth, Countess of Hesse
1642
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
About the artist
1642
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Amelia Elizabeth, Countess of Hesse is a 1642 ink by Ludwig von Siegen, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This is a black-and-white portrait of a serious-looking woman with curly hair and a high collar. She’s wearing a ruffled shirt and a dark cloak draped over her shoulders. The background is plain, keeping all the focus on her face and clothes. The name at the bottom reads *"Amelia Elisabeth, Countess of Hesse."* The artist used shading to make her features stand out sharply against the dark background. If you like this style, look up chiaroscuro next.
