Who painted Portrait of Lady Pembrock?

Portrait of Lady Pembrock was painted by Gonzales Coques in 1640.

Where can I see Portrait of Lady Pembrock?

Portrait of Lady Pembrock is held by National Museum in Kraków.

What movement is Portrait of Lady Pembrock?

Portrait of Lady Pembrock is associated with Flemish Baroque painting.

Artwork

Portrait of Lady Pembrock

Gonzales Coques , 1640

Portrait of Lady Pembrock is an oil painting by the Flemish Baroque painting artist Gonzales Coques. It dates from 1640 and is held in the collection of the National Museum in Kraków.

About this work

Overview

Gonzales Coques, a Flemish artist active in the early 17th century, painted the oil work known as Portrait of Lady Pembrock in 1640. Executed in the Flemish Baroque idiom, the canvas presents Béatrix de Cusance, a noblewoman, in a poised stance before a modest interior setting. The painting belongs to the collection of the National Museum in Kraków.

Subject & Meaning

The sitter, identified as Béatrix de Cusance, is shown standing before an orange curtain, her right hand lightly touching the fabric while her left rests at her side. She wears a long gown with a white lace bodice, a dark skirt, and decorative red floral motifs, complemented by a necklace and a ring, suggesting status and refined taste.

Technique & Style

Coques employs the smooth, polished finish characteristic of Flemish Baroque portraiture, echoing the influence of Anthony van Dyck. Subtle chiaroscuro models the figure against a backdrop that includes a wall, fireplace, and a potted plant, creating depth while maintaining an overall sense of elegance.

History & Provenance

Beyond his reputation as a portraitist, Coques also acted as an art dealer, a role that may have facilitated the work’s movement across Europe. The painting entered the National Museum in Kraków’s holdings, where it remains on display as part of the museum’s Flemish Baroque collection.