Artwork
Portrait of a young woman
Portrait of a young woman is a paint painting by the Dutch Golden Age artist Salomon de Bray. It dates from 1622 and is held in the collection of the Gemäldegalerie Berlin.
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Overview
Salomon de Bray’s 1622 oil portrait, titled *Portrait of a Young Woman*, is part of the collection of the Gemäldegalerie in Berlin. Executed in the early seventeenth century, the work presents a single figure rendered in a realistic manner, characteristic of Dutch portraiture of the period.
Subject & Meaning
The sitter is depicted with pale skin and striking red hair, clothed in a dark hooded mantle trimmed with a white veil and collar. Her direct, forward‑facing gaze engages the viewer, suggesting a sense of personal presence and perhaps indicating the social status or identity of a young woman of her time.
Technique & Style
De Bray employs chiaroscuro, contrasting illuminated areas of the face and veil with deep shadows in the background and drapery. This manipulation of light creates a three‑dimensional effect, enhancing the texture of the fabrics and the flesh tones while emphasizing the sitter’s features.
History & Provenance
Painted in 1622, the portrait entered the Gemäldegalerie Berlin’s holdings at an unspecified date, where it remains on display. Its attribution to Salomon de Bray, a noted Dutch painter and architect, aligns with his known output of portraiture and genre scenes during the Dutch Golden Age.
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