Vrouw in stralenkrans 1780 - 1849

"Vrouw in stralenkrans" (Woman in a Halo of Rays), created by David-Pierre Giottino Humbert de Superville between 1780 and 1849, is a delicate pencil drawing held in the Rijksmuseum. The artwork features a woman in a simple gown, her hands clasped in her lap, with her face illuminated by a halo of radiating light. The use of crosshatching creates a sense of depth and texture, while the soft light emphasizes the woman's ethereal nature. This work, typical of Superville's style, combines elements of Neoclassicism and Romanticism, capturing a sense of purity and serenity.