Zwei reichgekleidete holländische Frauen an einem Tisch sitzend, die vordere hat ihr Gesicht gegen den Beschauer gedreht, die weiter zurücksitzende blickt auf die erstere
dirckhals
stadelmuseum
drawing, gouache, ink, indian-ink
drawing
netherlandish
toned paper
baroque
gouache
charcoal drawing
possibly oil pastel
charcoal art
oil painting
portrait reference
ink
acrylic on canvas
underpainting
indian-ink
14_17th-century
portrait drawing
portrait art
This drawing by Dirck Hals depicts two richly dressed Dutch women seated at a table. The woman in the foreground, whose face is turned toward the viewer, is engaged in a conversation with the other woman who sits behind her. The use of silverpoint and wash on brown paper creates a sense of intimacy and elegance. The meticulous attention to detail in their clothing, particularly the elaborate collars and feathered headdresses, highlights the wealth and status of these individuals. The composition, with the women's bodies arranged in a diagonal line, adds a sense of dynamism and movement to the scene. The drawing is an excellent example of Hals's talent for capturing the nuances of human interaction, particularly within the context of Dutch society during the 17th century.
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