Who painted Mrs. Anne Killigrew?

Mrs. Anne Killigrew was painted by Isaak Beckett in 1684.

Where can I see Mrs. Anne Killigrew?

Mrs. Anne Killigrew is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Mrs. Anne Killigrew?

Mrs. Anne Killigrew is associated with Baroque.

Artwork

Mrs. Anne Killigrew

Isaak Beckett , 1684

Mrs. Anne Killigrew is an ink print by the Baroque artist Isaak Beckett. It dates from 1684 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art. Mrs.

About this work

Overview

Mrs. Anne Killigrew is a 1684 mezzotint portrait by Isaak Beckett, depicting the subject with distinctive light hair styled in curls and a dark, ruffled collar framing her face against a plain background.

Subject & Meaning

The portrait focuses attention on Mrs. Killigrew's expression and the textured detail of her attire, suggesting an emphasis on her personal character and social status.

Technique & Style

Executed in mezzotint, the work showcases the medium's ability to capture nuanced tonalities and textures, aligning with Baroque portrait conventions of dramatic depth and focus.

History & Provenance

Attribution includes both the engraver Isaak Beckett and notably, an attribution of the original painting to Mrs. Anne Killigrew herself, as indicated in the inscription.