Who painted Portret van een vrouw?

Portret van een vrouw was painted by Daniël Bruyninx.

Where can I see Portret van een vrouw?

Portret van een vrouw is held by Rijksmuseum.

What movement is Portret van een vrouw?

Portret van een vrouw is associated with Rococo painting.

Artwork

Portret van een vrouw

Daniël Bruyninx

Portret van een vrouw is an ivory painting by the Rococo painting artist Daniël Bruyninx. It is held in the collection of the Rijksmuseum.

About this work

Overview

Created in 1788, this portrait by Dutch artist Daniël Bruyninx presents a seated woman rendered on an ivory support. The work belongs to the Rijksmuseum’s collection, where it is displayed among other 18th‑century Dutch paintings.

Subject & Meaning

The sitter is shown in a refined pose, her gaze directed slightly off‑canvas. She wears a blue dress trimmed with delicate lace and a matching blue ribbon that secures her hair, suggesting a modest yet fashionable attire of the period.

Technique & Style

Bruyninx employs a realistic approach, carefully modeling the facial features and rendering the soft folds of the dress. The ivory surface contributes a luminous quality, while the light brown background provides a neutral field that emphasizes the figure’s attire and complexion.

History & Provenance

The painting entered the Rijksmuseum’s holdings as part of its 19th‑century acquisitions of Dutch portraiture. Its attribution to Bruyninx has been confirmed through stylistic analysis and archival records linking the work to the artist’s late career.