Woman with a Pearl Necklace

Niederländische Malerei 1645–1660, années 1650

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.
Artiste
Niederländische Malerei 1645–1660
Datation
années 1650
Catégorie
Peinture
Technique
Huile sur toile
Dimensions
145,1 × 100 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Domaine public, CC0

Description de l’image

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