Meisje met een duif 1756 - 1776

"Meisje met een duif" (Girl with a Dove) is a drawing by Gilles Demarteau, created between 1756 and 1776. The drawing, measuring 210 mm in height and 152 mm in width, features a young woman with her head tilted down, looking at a dove perched on her finger. Demarteau's skillful use of red and black chalk creates a delicate, almost ethereal, quality to the image, emphasizing the innocence and tenderness of the scene. This drawing, likely a study for a larger work, exemplifies Demarteau's mastery of figurative art and his attention to detail. The dove, a symbol of peace and purity, adds a layer of symbolism to the composition, hinting at a deeper meaning beyond a simple portrait.