Artwork
Vanha nainen ja kynttilä, kopio Gerrit Doun mukaan
Vanha nainen ja kynttilä, kopio Gerrit Doun mukaan is an unspecified painting by Aleksander Lauréus. It is held in the collection of the Finnish National Gallery.
About this work
Overview
This painting depicts a seated woman illuminated by a single candle, rendered in a realistic style with attention to detail and a strong sense of chiaroscuro.
Subject & Meaning
The subject is an elderly woman sitting at a table, wearing a hat and red dress, and holding a small object. The dark background focuses attention on the woman and the candle.
Technique & Style
The painting's use of light and shadow creates a sense of depth and atmosphere, characteristic of the chiaroscuro technique employed by Gerrit Dou, the original artist.
History & Provenance
This work is a copy of a painting by Gerrit Dou, a Dutch painter known for his mastery of chiaroscuro.
Artist & collection
