Vrouw in nachtkleding, met een kaars 1683 - 1726

Nicolaas Verkolje's "Vrouw in nachtkleding, met een kaars" (Woman in Nightgown with a Candle) is an oil painting that depicts a woman in a dimly lit room. The artwork is a genre painting and is thought to have been created between 1683-1726. The woman is dressed in a nightgown and holds a candle in her hand, the light of which illuminates her face and the surrounding space. The painting is characterized by its use of chiaroscuro, a technique that emphasizes the contrast between light and dark. This effect creates a sense of intimacy and mystery. The work is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum.