Frau mit Perlenkette

Niederländische Malerei 1645–1660, 1650er-Jahre

The artwork depicts an elderly woman shown from the waist up. She is seated and slightly turned to her right, resting her head on her right hand. Her facial features are detailed, with visible wrinkles. She wears a brown, patterned hood over her head, and her hair is mostly covered. Her clothing is richly detailed, with an orange garment that has intricate patterns and a fur-lined cloak. A pearl necklace adorns her neck, and she wears earrings. Beside her is a large open book, and the background is dark with heavy drapery.
Künstler
Niederländische Malerei 1645–1660
Datierung
1650er-Jahre
Gattung
Gemälde
Technik
Öl auf Leinwand
Maße
145,1 × 100 cm
Sammlung
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Lizenz
Gemeinfrei, CC0

Bildbeschreibung

The artwork depicts an elderly woman shown from the waist up. She is seated and slightly turned to her right, resting her head on her right hand. Her facial features are detailed, with visible wrinkles. She wears a brown, patterned hood over her head, and her hair is mostly covered. Her clothing is richly detailed, with an orange garment that has intricate patterns and a fur-lined cloak. A pearl necklace adorns her neck, and she wears earrings. Beside her is a large open book, and the background is dark with heavy drapery.

Niederländische Malerei 1645–1660