Artwork

Allegorisk kvindefigur. Hele højre side af kroppens kontur er rettet. Kvindens venstre arm udsat for pentiménto

Allegorisk kvindefigur. Hele højre side af kroppens kontur er rettet. Kvindens venstre arm udsat for pentiménto is an unspecified painting by Unknown. It dates from 1650 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst. Created around 1650 by the artist catalogued as 30717_person, this image depicts an allegorical female figure.

About this work

Overview

Created around 1650 by the artist catalogued as 30717_person, this image depicts an allegorical female figure. The work is part of the collection of the Museum of Ethnography. Rendered as a drawing, the composition presents the woman in a three‑quarter profile, her right side of the body more fully defined, while the left arm shows signs of revision.

Subject & Meaning

The figure is shown standing sideways, her torso slightly turned toward the viewer. She wears a loose, draped robe secured with a yellow sash, and her hair is arranged in curled locks pinned up. In her right hand she holds a cloth‑wrapped bundle, a detail that may allude to themes of offering or domestic activity within an allegorical context.

Technique & Style

The drawing employs chiaroscuro, contrasting illuminated areas on the face and robe with more loosely rendered shadows. The right side of the contour is finished with clear lines, whereas the left arm displays erasures and reworking, indicating the artist’s process. The light‑filled sections are drawn with smooth strokes, while darker portions remain sketchy, creating a dynamic sense of depth.

History & Provenance

Attributed to an anonymous creator identified in museum records as 30717_person, the work dates to the mid‑17th century. It entered the Museum of Ethnography’s holdings through acquisition (specific details of purchase or donation are not recorded in the available data). The piece remains in the museum’s image collection, accessible for study and reference.