Artwork
Portrait of a Woman
Portrait of a Woman is an oil painting by the Flemish Baroque painting artist Jacob Jordaens. It dates from 1640 and is held in the collection of the Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp.
About this work
Overview
Portrait of a Woman is a 1640 oil painting by Jacob Jordaens, a prominent Flemish Baroque artist. The work is characteristic of his skill in portraiture.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a woman in a simple dark dress with a white ruff collar, holding an open book. Her gaze is directed off to the side, and her face and hands are highlighted against a dark background.
Technique & Style
Jordaens employed chiaroscuro, a technique using strong contrasts between light and dark, to create a smooth, luminous effect on the subject's skin. The dark surroundings emphasize her face and hands.
History & Provenance
The painting is part of the collection at the Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp, exemplifying Jordaens' prolific output as a portrait painter.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Jacques (Jacob) Jordaens (19 May 1593 – 18 October 1678) was a Flemish painter, draughtsman and a designer of tapestries and prints.
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