Portrait of Sibylla Müller-Kleyling 1867

Arnold Böcklin's "Portrait of Sibylla Müller-Kleyling" from 1867 is a captivating oil painting. This work displays the artist's mastery of realism, capturing the sitter's likeness with meticulous detail. The somber tones of the clothing and the subdued background lend an air of gravity to the portrait, while the subject's gaze hints at an inner depth and contemplation. Böcklin's portraiture is known for its psychological insight, and this painting exemplifies his ability to convey a complex interiority through subtle nuances of expression and pose.