Who painted Portrait of a Woman with a Curtain?

Portrait of a Woman with a Curtain was painted by Bartholomeus van der Helst in 1652.

Where can I see Portrait of a Woman with a Curtain?

Portrait of a Woman with a Curtain is held by Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden.

What movement is Portrait of a Woman with a Curtain?

Portrait of a Woman with a Curtain is associated with Dutch Golden Age.

Artwork

Portrait of a Woman with a Curtain

Bartholomeus van der Helst , 1652

Portrait of a Woman with a Curtain is an oil painting by the Dutch Golden Age artist Bartholomeus van der Helst. It dates from 1652 and is held in the collection of the Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden.

About this work

Overview

Portrait of a Woman with a Curtain is a 1652 oil painting by Bartholomeus van der Helst, a prominent Dutch portrait painter. The work is now held in the Gemäldegalerie Alte Meister.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a woman in a white dress and dark jacket, standing in front of a dark background with a curtain behind her. Her serious expression and elegant attire convey a sense of refinement and solemnity.

Technique & Style

Van der Helst's skill in rendering figure and fabric is evident in the detailed depiction of the woman's clothing and the curtain, showcasing his characteristic precision and attention to texture.

History & Provenance

Created in 1652, the painting exemplifies van der Helst's work as a portraitist to Amsterdam's elite during the Dutch Golden Age.

Artist & collection

Artist

Bartholomeus van der Helst

Bartholomeus van der Helst (1613 – buried 16 December 1670) was a Dutch painter. Considered to be one of the leading portrait painters of the Dutch Golden Age, his elegant portraits gained him the patronage of…

Museum

Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden

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