Lucretia

The painting presents a half-length portrait of Lucretia set against a dark, almost black background, with light modeling her pale face and white gown. She wears a brownish cloak and a delicate chain across the chest, while her right hand holds a cord with a tassel and her left grips a dagger, creating a quiet, restrained gesture. Rembrandt’s use of chiaroscuro, warm earth tones, and expressive brushwork gives the figure a somber, contemplative mood and emphasizes the textures of fabric and skin.