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Preciosa, by Willem van Mieris, unspecified, 1709

Preciosa

Willem van Mieris

1709

unspecified

From the collection of Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden

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Overview

Preciosa is a 1709 unspecified by Willem van Mieris, a Rococo painting work, depicting Woman, held at Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden.

Who painted this?
Willem van Mieris
When & what style?
1709 · Rococo painting
Where can I see it?
Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden

About this work

This painting depicts a woman seated in a chair, surrounded by other women. The central figure is adorned in a golden robe, while the others wear various attire. A dog is seen in the foreground, and a table with a green cloth is situated to the right. In the background, a man stands in an arched doorway, and another woman is visible behind the central figure. The scene appears to be set in a room with a high ceiling, featuring ornate details. The lighting is dim, with a focus on the central figure. The overall atmosphere is one of elegance and refinement. To learn more about the artistic technique used in this painting, explore the concept of chiaroscuro.

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