Girl with Burning Candle c. 1699 - 1706

Godfried Schalcken's "Girl with Burning Candle" is a striking example of Dutch Golden Age genre painting, specifically, a *tronie*. Created between 1699 and 1706, the painting highlights Schalcken's masterful use of chiaroscuro. The girl, positioned in a shadowy space, is illuminated by the candle she holds, creating a dramatic contrast of light and dark. This technique, known as tenebrism, draws attention to the girl's face and the flickering flame. The painting is currently housed in the Städel Museum.