Artwork
Woman in front of the mirror
Woman in front of the mirror is an oil painting by the Dutch Golden Age artist Pieter Codde. It dates from 1648 and is held in the collection of the National Museum in Warsaw.
About this work
Overview
Woman in front of the mirror is an oil painting by Pieter Codde, created around 1648. It is now held at the National Museum in Warsaw.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a woman seated in a dimly lit room, gazing at her reflection in a mirror. She wears a long dress and has her hair loose, with light entering from the left side of the composition.
Technique & Style
The work is characterized by a realistic style and attention to detail, particularly in the rendering of the woman's attire and the room's furnishings. The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and dimensionality.
Artist & collection
Artist
Pieter Jacobsz Codde was a Dutch painter of genre works, guardroom scenes and portraits.
