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Portrait of Brechtje Overrijn van Schoterbosch (1592-1618)
Portrait of Brechtje Overrijn van Schoterbosch (1592-1618) is an oil painting by the Dutch Golden Age artist Cornelis van der Voort. It dates from 1614 and is held in the collection of the Rijksmuseum.
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Overview
This 1614 oil painting, Portrait of Brechtje Overrijn van Schoterbosch, is the work of Cornelis van der Voort, a Dutch artist known for his portraits. It is now part of the Rijksmuseum's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait depicts Brechtje Overrijn van Schoterbosch standing in a dark, plain background, wearing a rich, dark gown with gold thread and a tall white ruff collar. She holds a chain in one hand, with the other resting on her skirt.
Technique & Style
The painting showcases the artist's use of chiaroscuro, a lighting technique that creates strong contrasts between light and dark. The light on Brechtje's face highlights her features against the shadows, drawing the viewer's attention.
History & Provenance
Created in 1614 by Cornelis van der Voort, the painting is characteristic of the Dutch Golden Age. Van der Voort was active in Amsterdam and contributed to the development of portraiture in the Dutch Republic.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Cornelis van der Voort or van der Voorde (c. 1576 – buried on 2 November 1624) was a Dutch portrait painter, art collector, art appraiser and art dealer from the early 17th century who was active in Amsterdam. He…
