Who painted Portrait of an old woman?

Portrait of an old woman was painted by Frans Hals in 1633.

Where can I see Portrait of an old woman?

Portrait of an old woman is held by Museum of Fine Arts Boston.

What movement is Portrait of an old woman?

Portrait of an old woman is associated with Dutch Golden Age.

Can I buy a print of Portrait of an old woman?

Museum-quality prints of Portrait of an old woman are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Portrait of an old woman

Frans Hals , 1633

Portrait of an old woman is an oil painting by the Dutch Golden Age artist Frans Hals. It dates from 1633 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston.

About this work

Overview

This oil painting, created in 1633, is a portrait of an older woman attributed to Frans Hals, a prominent Dutch painter.

Subject & Meaning

The subject is depicted wearing a black dress and a white ruffled collar against a dark background, her face conveying a serious expression as she gazes directly at the viewer.

Technique & Style

The artist employed chiaroscuro to achieve a sense of depth and dimensionality, characteristic of the Dutch Golden Age's emphasis on realism and detailed representation.

History & Provenance

The painting is now part of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston collection, having been created during Hals' time in Haarlem, where he was sought after for portraits by the city's affluent citizens.

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Artist

Frans Hals

Frans Hals the Elder (UK: , US: ; Dutch: ; c. 1582 – 26 August 1666) was a Dutch Golden Age painter. He lived and worked in Haarlem, a city in which the local authority of the day frowned on religious painting in places…