European painter of the 17th century, European painter of the 17th century Portrait of a young woman

Oil on canvas, 37 x 30 cm

Set against a dark background, this portrait unveils a captivating depiction of a young woman. With long dark brown hair, she is wearing a white dress with a wide décolleté, and a pearl earring which is accentuating her poise and sophistication. Notably, a radiant beam of light descends from above, casting a luminous glow upon her countenance, thereby accentuating the contours of her face and illuminating the lower expanse of her chest. This interplay of light and shadow lends an ethereal quality to the portrait, heightening the allure of the subject. Oil on canvas, 37 x 30 cm