Madam Parson
1683
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1683
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This is a black-and-white portrait of a woman sitting in a chair. She’s wearing a fancy dress with puffy sleeves and a low neckline, holding a fan in one hand. Behind her, a garden with statues and a fountain is visible through a window. The artist used shading to make her face and clothes look three-dimensional. The name "Madam Parson" is written at the bottom, and the print was made in 1683. Next, check out chiaroscuro to see how light and shadow create depth in art.
