Lady Seated in a Window 1661

Gabriel Metsu’s *Lady Seated in a Window* (1661) is a genre painting that depicts a young woman seated by a window, holding a fruit in one hand. It is a classic example of the Dutch Golden Age genre of "tronie," focusing on a single figure's head and shoulders, often with an expressive or contemplative mood. Metsu's detailed brushwork and use of light and shadow create a sense of intimacy and realism. The woman's elegant attire and the still life elements such as the fruit and the book, suggest the subject's status and leisure, common themes of the time.