Damesportret 1649 - 1684

"Damesportret" (1649-1684), a red chalk drawing by Dutch painter Caspar Netscher (1639-1684), is a study of a woman's face and shoulders. It is a simple yet powerful work, using delicate lines to capture the sitter's likeness. The detail in the hair and the soft shading around the face suggest a study for a larger portrait. The artwork is currently housed at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.