Portrait of an unknown woman
1562
oil
panel
From the collection of Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium
About the artist
1562
oil
panel
From the collection of Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium
Dominant colour
Portrait of an unknown woman is a 1562 oil by Willem Key, a Mannerism work, held at Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium.
This painting shows a woman's head and shoulders, wearing a white cap and a dark dress. The background is dark, and the woman's face is the main focus. The woman's expression is neutral, and her eyes look straight ahead. Her cap is folded back, revealing her hairline. The dark dress is plain, with no visible patterns or decorations. The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and volume in the painting. The contrast between light and dark areas draws the viewer's attention to the woman's face. To learn more about the artist's technique, look up chiaroscuro.
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