Artwork
Portrait of Maria Timmers (1658-1753)

Portrait of Maria Timmers (1658-1753) is an oil painting by the Dutch Golden Age artist Caspar Netscher. It is held in the collection of the Mauritshuis.
About this work
If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created this painting, you might want to look up Caspar Netscher.
This painting is a portrait of a woman, likely from the 17th century. She is depicted wearing an elegant dress with a low neckline and a pearl necklace. Her hair is styled in an updo, and she has a gentle expression on her face.
The woman's dress is intricately detailed, with folds and textures that suggest a high level of craftsmanship. The background of the painting is dark, which helps to highlight the subject's features and clothing. The overall effect is one of understated elegance and refinement.
If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created this painting, you might want to look up Caspar Netscher.
Overview
This 1692 oil portrait by Caspar Netscher depicts Maria Timmers (1658-1753), showcased at the Mauritshuis. The work captures the sitter in a state of understated elegance against a dark background.
Subject & Meaning
Maria Timmers is portrayed with a gentle expression, adorned in a low-neckline elegant dress and a pearl necklace, her hair styled in an updo, conveying refinement and poise.
Technique & Style
The painting exhibits meticulous craftsmanship through intricately detailed dress folds and textures, leveraging a dark background to accentuate the subject's features and attire.
History & Provenance
Created in 1692 by Caspar Netscher, the portrait is part of the Mauritshuis collection, with the subject, Maria Timmers, living a long life from 1658 to 1753.
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Artist
Caspar Netscher was a Dutch painter. He was a master in depicting oriental rugs, silk and brocade and introduced an international style to the Northern Netherlands.



















