Portrait of a Lady 1729 - 1739

This delicate drawing, "Portrait of a Lady," by Jacopo Amigoni, captures the grace and elegance of an unknown woman from the 18th century. Created with black chalk and white chalk highlights on paper, the artwork showcases the artist's masterful use of light and shadow to model the sitter's features, creating a sense of volume and texture. This intimate portrait, housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, is a testament to the enduring legacy of the Venetian artist Jacopo Amigoni who flourished in the first half of the 18th century.