Artwork
Portrait of a Woman
Portrait of a Woman is an unspecified painting by the Dutch Golden Age artist Hendrick Cornelisz. van Vliet. It dates from 1650 and is held in the collection of the Rijksmuseum. This painting is a half-length portrait of an older woman, depicted turned slightly to the left and holding a pair of gloves.
About this work
Overview
This painting is a half-length portrait of an older woman, depicted turned slightly to the left and holding a pair of gloves.
Subject & Meaning
The subject is anonymous, as the painting is unsigned and lacks identifying information. The enigmatic identity of the sitter lends an air of intimacy to the portrait.
Technique & Style
The artist has achieved a highly realistic effect through the use of chiaroscuro, with deep shadows accentuating the subject's features and creating a sense of depth.
History & Provenance
The painting is part of the Rijksmuseum's collection, which includes numerous similar unsigned portraits from the same period.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Hendrick Corneliszoon van Vliet (1611/1612, Delft – buried October 28, 1675, Delft) was a Dutch Golden Age painter remembered mostly for his church interiors.
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Portrait of a Woman
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Portrait of a Woman