Woman at a Mirror
c. 1652
A woman in a shimmering white satin dress sits with her back to us, gazing into a mirror held by a young boy with curly hair. An older woman, perhaps a maid, stands behind her in the shadows, watching quietly. The dramatic lighting highlights the woman's bare back and her reflection, creating a mysterious, intimate moment typical of the Baroque period. This scene likely plays on the 'vanitas' theme, a popular artistic reminder that beauty and youth are fleeting, much like a reflection in a glass.
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