Who painted Portret van kantkoopvrouw Anne Godderis-Tulpinck?

Portret van kantkoopvrouw Anne Godderis-Tulpinck was painted by Bruno Van Hollebeke in 1849.

Where can I see Portret van kantkoopvrouw Anne Godderis-Tulpinck?

Portret van kantkoopvrouw Anne Godderis-Tulpinck is held by Groeningemuseum.

What movement is Portret van kantkoopvrouw Anne Godderis-Tulpinck?

Portret van kantkoopvrouw Anne Godderis-Tulpinck is associated with Realism.

Artwork

Portret van kantkoopvrouw Anne Godderis-Tulpinck

Bruno Van Hollebeke , 1849

Portret van kantkoopvrouw Anne Godderis-Tulpinck is an oil painting by the Realist artist Bruno Van Hollebeke. It dates from 1849 and is held in the collection of the Groeningemuseum.

About this work

Overview

Created in 1849, this oil portrait by Bruno Van Hollebeke presents a middle‑aged woman in a sober, dark brown dress trimmed with lace at the neck and cuffs. She wears a white cap that conceals her hair, a simple cross‑pendant necklace, and rests her hands calmly in her lap. The composition is set against an unadorned, dark background that emphasizes the sitter’s face and attire.

Subject & Meaning

The work portrays Anne Godderis‑Tulpinck, a lace‑trading woman, whose serious expression and modest dress convey the dignity of a professional middle‑class figure in mid‑nineteenth‑century Belgium. The inclusion of the cross pendant hints at personal piety, while the restrained setting suggests a focus on character rather than narrative.

Technique & Style

Van Hollebeke renders the lace collar with meticulous attention to the play of light on its folds, creating a subtle chiaroscuro that gives the fabric a tactile quality. The jewelry is highlighted by delicate highlights, and the overall palette of muted browns and whites reinforces a quiet, contemplative mood.

History & Provenance

Since its creation, the portrait has remained in the public domain, entering the collection of the Groeningemuseum in Ghent, where it is displayed as part of the museum’s representation of 19th‑century Flemish portraiture. Its accession reflects the museum’s focus on regional artists and social history.