Portret van een vrouw 1710 - 1772

This is a portrait of a woman by Petrus Johannes van Reysschoot, executed with pencil on paper. The composition is dominated by the woman's face, framed by an elaborate hairstyle and soft clothing. The use of delicate lines creates a sense of gentle movement and lightness, while the texture, created through the hatching technique, adds depth and a tactile quality to the drawing. Van Reysschoot's work reflects the Rococo period, a time where art aimed to capture grace and intimacy through asymmetry and delicate details. The woman's gaze, directed slightly off-center, invites the viewer into a space of private contemplation. By focusing on the formal elements of line and texture, Van Reysschoot invites us to consider how the aesthetic choices in a portrait can convey mood and hint at broader cultural values related to beauty and elegance.