Artwork

Portrait of Eva Goudriaan-de Veer

Portrait of Eva Goudriaan-de Veer, by Cornelis van Cuylenburgh, oil, 1788
Portrait of Eva Goudriaan-de Veer, by Cornelis van Cuylenburgh, oil, 1788

Portrait of Eva Goudriaan-de Veer is an oil painting by the Rococo painting artist Cornelis van Cuylenburgh. It dates from 1788 and is held in the collection of the Rijksmuseum.

About this work

She is depicted in a blue dress with a white shawl draped over her shoulders, complemented by a white cap on her head.

The painting features a woman dressed in 18th-century attire, seated with a book in her hand. She is depicted in a blue dress with a white shawl draped over her shoulders, complemented by a white cap on her head. The background of the painting is dark, which helps to highlight the subject.

The woman's attire and the style of the painting suggest that it is from the 18th century. The artist has used a dark background to create contrast and draw attention to the subject.

This painting is reminiscent of the works of artists who specialized in portrait paintings during the 18th century. To learn more about similar artworks, explore the collection of the Rijksmuseum.

Overview

The Portrait of Eva Goudriaan-de Veer is an oil painting created by Cornelis van Cuylenburgh in 1788. It is part of the Rijksmuseum's collection.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a woman, Eva Goudriaan-de Veer, seated with a book, dressed in 18th-century clothing, including a blue dress, white shawl, and cap. The dark background emphasizes her figure.

Technique & Style

The artist used a dark background to create contrast, drawing attention to the subject. The style and attire suggest an 18th-century origin, characteristic of portrait paintings from that era.

Artist & collection

Rijksmuseum

Museum

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