Mrs. Lewis as Queen Esther
1750
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1750
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This painting shows a woman dressed as Queen Esther. She's wearing a fancy costume and a crown. The details in her dress and the background are interesting because they suggest a story behind the image. The story is likely from the Bible, and the woman's expression seems serious. The artist put thought into the details, like the folds of her dress. You can learn more about this style by looking into the technique of sfumato.
