Buste van een vrouw 1653 - 1706

"Buste van een vrouw" (Bust of a Woman), a red chalk drawing by Godfried Schalcken, is a striking example of 17th-century portraiture. Created between 1653 and 1706, the artwork features a woman with elaborate hair and a gentle expression, her features rendered with meticulous detail. The subtle shading and delicate lines highlight the subject's graceful form, showcasing Schalcken's mastery of this medium. This intimate portrait, now housed at the Rijksmuseum, offers a glimpse into the beauty standards and artistic techniques of its time.