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Young Woman with a Pearl Necklace by Willem Drost

Young Woman with a Pearl Necklace

Young Woman with a Pearl Necklace

The Met

Artist: Willem Drost(Dutch, late 17th or early 18th century)

Department: European Paintings

Classification: Paintings

Medium: Oil on canvas

Dimensions: 33 1/8 x 24 1/2 in. (84.1 x 62.2 cm)

Credit Line: Bequest of Benjamin Altman, 1913

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Brief Description

A woman in a reddish-brown garment, with a pearl necklace and earring, looking downwards

Detailed Description

The painting presents a vertical, chest-up portrait of a woman against a dark, almost black background. The woman is positioned slightly to the right of the center, with her head tilted downwards and to her left, her gaze directed out of view. Her skin is pale, particularly on her forehead and cheeks, contrasting with her dark brown hair, which is partially covered by a reddish-brown head covering. A single, small white pearl earring hangs from her visible right earlobe. She wears a rich, reddish-brown garment, possibly a dress or cloak, which features soft folds and highlights, especially on her right shoulder and arm. Beneath this outer layer, a white, ruffled collar or chemise is visible at her neckline. A strand of lustrous white pearls encircles her neck, resting against the white fabric. Her left hand is visible in the lower-left corner, adorned with a bracelet of small white pearls. This hand appears to be holding or resting upon a dark, textured object, possibly fur or fabric, which blends into the dark background. Strong illumination highlights her face, the white collar, and the pearls, creating a dramatic contrast with the deep shadows that envelop the rest of the composition.

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