Artwork
A Sister (b. 1600) of Catharina Fourmenois
A Sister (b. 1600) of Catharina Fourmenois is an unspecified painting by the Dutch Golden Age artist Geldorp Gortzius. It dates from 1606 and is held in the collection of the Rijksmuseum. This 1606 portrait depicts a woman standing in a dark dress with a gold chain tied around her waist.
About this work
On the back, someone later wrote her sister’s name, a family crest, and the number 33—maybe her age.
You see a woman in a dark dress standing straight. A thin gold chain loops twice around her waist and ties in a bow. Her hands rest at her sides, fingers lightly curled.
The painting was made in 1606, but the artist’s name is lost. On the back, someone later wrote her sister’s name, a family crest, and the number 33—maybe her age. The chain looks simple, yet it’s painted with tiny brushstrokes that catch the light.
To see more quiet portraits like this, visit the Rijksmuseum.
Overview
This 1606 portrait depicts a woman standing in a dark dress with a gold chain tied around her waist. The artist's identity is unknown.
Subject & Meaning
The subject is believed to be a sister of Catharina Fourmenois, as indicated by an inscription on the reverse of the painting, which also includes a family crest and the number 33, possibly her age.
Technique & Style
The painting showcases the artist's skill in capturing detail, evident in the delicate rendering of the gold chain with tiny brushstrokes that convey its texture and reflect light.
Artist & collection
Artist
Gortzius Geldorp (1553–1618) was a Flemish Renaissance artist who was active in Germany where he distinguished himself through his portrait paintings.
Portrait of a Sister of Catharina Fourmenois
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Portrait of Hortensia del Prado (died 1627), Wife of Jean Fourmenois
Portrait of Catharina Fourmenois as a Child, later Wife of Pieter Boudaen Courten
Portrait of Jean Fourmenois
Portrait of Gualtero del Prado
Bildnis eines Mannes
Portrait of a woman
