Young Woman in Front of a Mirror by Godfried Schalcken. A young woman with a low-cut dress and blue patterned wrap gazes into a mirror with a soft smile.

Young Woman in Front of a Mirror

Godfried Schalcken

1680 · Oil Paint, Oak Panel

An elegant 17th-century portrait capturing a moment of quiet reflection and soft, luminous light.

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Where it works

A balanced piece with a quiet mood with crisp neutral depth — sits comfortably in a more formal setting.

Often works in
Bedroom · Study · Living Room
Placement
Works well as a centered vertical note
Walls
Reads strongest on light or mid-tone walls
Color notes
Charcoal black, Soft gray

About the piece

Painted around 1680 by Godfried Schalcken, this work exemplifies the artist's mastery of light and delicate skin tones. The young woman is depicted in a moment of intimate preparation, her figure glowing against the dark, draped interior characteristic of the Dutch Golden Age.

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