Artwork
Portrait of Sibylle van Griethuysen (ca.1620-na 1662)
Portrait of Sibylle van Griethuysen (ca.1620-na 1662) is an oil painting by the Dutch Golden Age artist Arnoud van Halen. It dates from 1716 and is held in the collection of the Rijksmuseum.
About this work
Overview
This portrait on tin depicts Sibylle van Griethuysen, created by Arnoud van Halen in 1716. It is now held at the Rijksmuseum.
Subject & Meaning
The subject is Sibylle van Griethuysen, shown with curly brown hair and a neutral expression, wearing a white lace collar with a blue brooch.
Technique & Style
The painting's circular format and rough brushwork give it a distinctive character. The artist employed chiaroscuro, using light and shadow to create depth, with a dark background focusing attention on the subject's face and shoulders.
Artist & collection
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