Young Girl Reading 

"Young Girl Reading" is an oil painting attributed to the Italian Baroque artist Guercino. The artwork is a close-up portrait of a young woman with long, dark hair and a white headband, engrossed in reading a book. Guercino is known for his dramatic chiaroscuro, which is clearly on display in this work. The play of light and shadow on the woman's face and body adds a sense of depth and realism to the portrait. This piece exemplifies Guercino’s skill in capturing the subtle nuances of human expression.