Young Woman Holding a Lamp by Gerrit Dou. A young woman gazes outward from a stone arched window, her face and hands illuminated by the warm glow of a small oil lamp.

Young Woman Holding a Lamp

Gerrit Dou

1665 · Oil Paint, Panel

A masterful Dutch Golden Age study of light and shadow, featuring a young woman holding a flickering lamp in a darkened niche.

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Where it works

A grounded artwork with confident presence in a warmer tonal register — holds a formal wall with confidence.

Often works in
Study · Library · Living Room
Placement
Works well in taller wall spaces with room around it
Walls
Reads strongest on light or mid-tone walls
Color notes
Charcoal black

About the piece

Attributed to the Dutch master Gerrit Dou, this 1665 oil painting is a quintessential example of the 'fijnschilder' style, noted for its incredible detail and dramatic use of chiaroscuro. The composition features a young woman leaning from a stone arched window, her features softly illuminated by the intimate glow of an oil lamp against a deep, atmospheric background.

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