Artwork

Portrait of a young Woman

Portrait of a young Woman, by Unknown, oil, 1630
Portrait of a young Woman, by Unknown, oil, 1630

Portrait of a young Woman is an oil painting by the Dutch Golden Age artist Unknown. It dates from 1630 and is held in the collection of the Ashmolean Museum.

About this work

Overview

The Portrait of a Young Woman is an oil painting depicting a single figure.

Subject & Meaning

The subject is a young woman dressed in dark attire with a white collar and headband, her calm and serious expression rendered in realistic detail.

Technique & Style

The artist employed chiaroscuro to create depth and volume, contrasting the subject's face with a dark background, and executed the facial features with a focus on realism.

Artist & collection

Artist

Unknown

entity whose identity is not known

Ashmolean Museum

Museum

Ashmolean Museum

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