Artwork
Portrait of a Woman with a Dog
Portrait of a Woman with a Dog is an unspecified painting by the Baroque artist Hendrik Gerritsz Pot. It dates from 1635 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art. This painting is a portrait of an unidentified woman with a dog.
About this work
Overview
This painting is a portrait of an unidentified woman with a dog. The work is considered incomplete, as it was likely intended to be paired with a companion portrait.
Subject & Meaning
The subject wears formal attire, including a black dress, brown fur stole, and intricate lace details, suggesting a high social status. The presence of a dog and a gold ring with a jewel adds to the impression of wealth and domesticity.
Technique & Style
The composition is weighted to one side, implying a pendant portrait. The level of detail in the subject's clothing and accessories contrasts with the apparent lack of finish in the overall work.
History & Provenance
The painting is characteristic of the Dutch Golden Age, a period known for its portraiture. The companion portrait, likely depicting the subject's husband, remains unidentified.
Artist & collection
Artist
Hendrik Gerritsz Pot (c. 1580 – 15 October 1657 (buried)) was a Dutch Golden Age painter, who lived and painted in Haarlem, where he was an officer of the militia, or schutterij. Dutch artist Frans Hals painted Pot in…
