Caspar NetscherDutch, 1684Girl Standing before a Mirror
Can I see it?
Yes, on view now
Where is “Girl Standing before a Mirror” now? Art Institute of Chicago, Gallery 212, Chicago. Yes, on view now. Checked September 29, 2026.
Chicago, United States
Open now· until 5:00 PM
On public display.
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- Source
- The museum
About the painting
This young woman’s brown and white ensemble shows Caspar Netscher’s ability to depict gleaming satins without a trace of the paintbrush, a feat admired by discerning collectors in the Dutch Republic. Netscher studied with Gerard ter Borch and emulated his teacher’s refined interiors populated with affluent protagonists. The woman’s gesture toward the gilt-framed mirror, supplemented by the imported Persian rug and pearls, invites viewers to marvel at painting’s ability to seduce and fool the viewer.
Art Institute of ChicagoCC BY 4.0
Details
- Accession number
- 1925.718
What it shows
In the catalog
Sources
- Art Institute of Chicago
- Image: Art Institute of Chicago — CC0
