Portret van een onbekende vrouw, buste, naar links 1686

"Portret van een onbekende vrouw, buste, naar links" is a pastel drawing created by Bernard Vaillant in 1686. The portrait depicts an unknown woman with her head slightly tilted to the left, wearing a dark dress, a white collar, and a necklace. Vaillant was a Dutch artist known for his skillful use of pastel in portraiture. This drawing showcases Vaillant's expertise in rendering delicate features and textures, particularly in the woman's hair and clothing. The pastel medium allows for subtle gradations of color, giving the work a soft and luminous quality.