Portret van een onbekende jonge vrouw, in ovaal 1653 - 1706

"Portret van een onbekende jonge vrouw, in ovaal" is a red chalk drawing by Dutch artist Godfried Schalcken, housed at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam. Dating to 1653-1706, the work is a striking example of Schalcken's mastery of portraiture. The oval format, characteristic of Dutch Golden Age portraiture, highlights the subject's youthful elegance. The woman's elaborate hairstyle and delicate features are rendered with precision and detail, revealing the artist's keen eye for observation. The subtle shading and use of line add depth and volume to the composition, capturing the subject's presence in a captivating manner.