The artwork titled “Portrait of a Young Girl” was created by the artist Petrus Christus around the year 1470. It is painted with tempera on wood and is a significant example of the Northern Renaissance art movement. The portrait measures 29 by 22.5 centimeters and is currently housed in the Gemäldegalerie in Berlin, Germany.
The artwork depicts a young girl adorned in period-appropriate attire. Her elongated headdress, which extends upward and back in a graceful arc, is elegantly detailed with a gold trim. She wears a deep blue gown lined with white fur around the neckline, providing a stark contrast to her pale complexion. Intricate necklaces adorn her neck, adding to the sense of sophistication and refinement. The background is simple and dark, which emphasizes the subject’s serene and focused expression, drawing attention to her delicate features. The artist’s use of light and shadow, as well as the fine detailing of the textures, exemplifies the meticulous techniques characteristic of the Northern Renaissance.
