Artwork

Lidewij van Beveren (1522-1557)

Lidewij van Beveren (1522-1557), by Unknown, oil, 1617
Lidewij van Beveren (1522-1557), by Unknown, oil, 1617

Lidewij van Beveren (1522-1557) is an oil painting by the Dutch Golden Age artist Unknown. It dates from 1617 and is held in the collection of the Rijksmuseum. Lidewij van Beveren is a portrait painted in oil on an unspecified surface.

About this work

Overview

Lidewij van Beveren is a portrait painted in oil on an unspecified surface. The work is dated to the period between 1522 and 1557, corresponding to the subject's lifetime.

Subject & Meaning

The painting shows a woman dressed in a black robe and white head covering, holding a rosary. Her attire and devotional object suggest a connection to religious practice. A red symbol above her head adds a contrasting element to the otherwise dark composition.

Technique & Style

The artist has used a predominantly dark palette, with the red symbol providing a focal point. The black background creates a somber atmosphere, while the subject's clothing and rosary are rendered in detail.

Artist & collection

Artist

Unknown

entity whose identity is not known

Rijksmuseum

Museum

Rijksmuseum

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