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Retrato de Senhora

Unknown

1650

oil

canvas

From the collection of National Museum of Ancient Art

Dutch Golden Age Baroque Portrait

Dominant colour

Retrato de Senhora is a 1650 oil by Unknown, a Dutch Golden Age work, held at National Museum of Ancient Art.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1650 · Dutch Golden Age
Where can I see it?: National Museum of Ancient Art

About this work

This painting depicts a woman in a striking red dress with intricate gold patterns, adorned with a fur-trimmed collar and cuffs. She holds a small dog in her left hand and a fan in her right. The background is a deep, dark color, which contrasts with the vibrant colors of the woman's attire. The woman's dress features a high neckline and long sleeves, with a full skirt that falls in folds around her feet. Her hair is styled in an updo, and she wears a small crown or headpiece. The overall effect is one of elegance and refinement. The use of chiaroscuro, a technique that uses strong contrasts between light and dark, adds depth and dimension to the painting. To learn more about this technique, explore the concept of chiaroscuro.