Artwork
Young Woman with Lemon
Young Woman with Lemon is an unspecified painting by the Dutch Golden Age artist Godfried Schalcken. It dates from 1688 and is held in the collection of the Rijksmuseum.
About this work
Overview
Young Woman with Lemon is a painting depicting a contemplative young woman resting on a stone windowsill.
Subject & Meaning
The subject holds a peeled lemon on a tin plate in one hand and a slice of lemon on a knife in the other, suggesting a moment of quiet introspection or domesticity.
Technique & Style
The artist's use of soft shadows to define the subject's features creates a sense of depth and realism, employing a technique not commonly found in everyday paintings of the period.
Context
The painting's intimate and serene atmosphere evokes a private moment, inviting the viewer to ponder the scene's narrative.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Godfried Schalcken (8 October 1643 – 16 November 1706) was a Dutch artist who specialized in genre paintings and portraits.
