Een muze c. 1690 - 1757

"Een muze" (c. 1690-1757) is a pastel drawing by the renowned Italian artist Rosalba Carriera (1675-1757). The artwork, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, depicts a young woman wearing a laurel wreath, symbolizing her artistic inspiration. This delicate and expressive portrait showcases Carriera’s mastery of pastel, a technique for which she became famous. The soft, subtle tones and nuanced shading create a sense of life and realism, capturing the muse’s serene and captivating gaze.