Young Woman with a Pearl Necklace

The painting "Young Woman with a Pearl Necklace," attributed to Willem Drost, is a work that exemplifies the influence of Rembrandt, under whom Drost studied, evident in its use of chiaroscuro and intimate portrayal of the subject. Created around 1654, not 1730, the painting is notable for its depiction of a young woman adorned with a pearl necklace, a common motif in Dutch Golden Age portraiture symbolizing wealth and status.

"Young Woman with a Pearl Necklace" by Willem Drost, created circa 1730, depicts a young woman adorned with a pearl necklace, rendered with a delicate interplay of light and shadow that highlights her serene expression and the lustrous quality of the pearls. The composition, measuring 33 1/8 x 24 1/2 inches (84.1 x 62.2 cm), is characterized by its intimate scale and the artist's meticulous attention to the texture of the woman's attire and the subtle gradations of her skin tones.