Portrait of a woman with a chalice
1893
oil
From the collection of National Museum in Warsaw
1893
oil
From the collection of National Museum in Warsaw
The painting depicts a woman with dark hair, wearing a hat and a light-colored coat. She is holding a chalice in her right hand and resting her chin on her left hand. The background is dark, which makes the woman stand out. The woman's facial expression is neutral, and her eyes seem to be looking directly at the viewer. The painting's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and volume, drawing the viewer's attention to the woman's face and hands. The artist's use of chiaroscuro is reminiscent of the technique used by many Old Masters. If you're interested in learning more about this technique, you might want to look up chiaroscuro.
