Portret van een vrouw, en profil 1883

"Portret van een vrouw, en profil" (Portrait of a woman, in profile), created in 1883 by Dutch artist Philip Zilcken, depicts a woman's head and shoulders in profile, a classic and elegant pose in portraiture. The etching, currently housed at the Rijksmuseum, utilizes a strong contrast between light and dark to highlight the subject's features and the delicate fabric of her clothing, creating a sense of depth and realism. Zilcken's intricate detailing and the use of a soft, painterly style contribute to the captivating and intimate nature of this portrait.