Girl with An Oil Lamp at a Window

gerritdou

acrylic

sculpture

painted

sculptural image

possibly oil pastel

underpainting

painting painterly

abstract character

mixed media

watercolor

Gerrit Dou, a prominent Dutch painter of the 17th century, is known for his meticulous attention to detail and mastery of chiaroscuro. "Girl with an Oil Lamp at a Window" exemplifies this, showcasing a young woman silhouetted against a darkened window, illuminated by the soft glow of an oil lamp she holds. Dou's adeptness in capturing the interplay of light and shadow, particularly in domestic scenes, earned him renown within the Dutch Golden Age.