Old World Portraits
Kneeling Nun
Martin van Meytens
An elegant 18th-century portrait of a young nun in a moment of quiet devotion.
A Nun
Francesco Trevisani
1650 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A serene 17th-century portrait of a young nun, characterized by soft light and a quiet, contemplative atmosphere.
$243
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Where it works
A balanced piece with a quiet mood with warm, lived-in color — sits comfortably in a more formal setting.
- Often works in
- Library · Study · Office
- Placement
- Strong for entryways, narrow walls, and vertical placements
- Walls
- Reads strongest on light or mid-tone walls
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Rich brown
About the piece
This evocative portrait by Francesco Trevisani captures a young nun in a moment of quiet reflection, her hands resting gently on a prayer book. The stark contrast between the luminous white wimple and the deep, atmospheric background demonstrates the artist's mastery of light and shadow, typical of the late Italian Baroque period.
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