Who painted Portrait of a Lady?

Portrait of a Lady was painted by Jan van Ravesteyn in 1621.

Where can I see Portrait of a Lady?

Portrait of a Lady is held by Statens Museum for Kunst.

What movement is Portrait of a Lady?

Portrait of a Lady is associated with Dutch Golden Age.

Artwork

Portrait of a Lady

Jan van Ravesteyn , 1621

Portrait of a Lady is an unspecified painting by the Dutch Golden Age artist Jan van Ravesteyn. It dates from 1621 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.

About this work

Overview

Jan van Ravesteyn, a Dutch portraitist active in The Hague, painted *Portrait of a Lady* in 1621. The work belongs to the Dutch Golden Age and is now part of the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.

Subject & Meaning

The canvas presents a single woman, rendered with a calm expression and pale complexion. She wears a white lace headdress that conceals her hair and a high, ruffled collar that frames her face, emphasizing her modest yet refined demeanor.

Technique & Style

Executed in monochrome tones, the painting highlights the delicate lacework and the sitter’s facial features through careful modeling of light and shadow. The artist’s attention to texture gives the lace a tactile quality, while the overall palette suggests an aged surface with darkened spots and fading.

History & Provenance

Created in 1621 for a patron connected to the Dutch court, the portrait eventually entered the holdings of the Statens Museum for Kunst, where it remains on display as an example of early‑17th‑century Dutch portraiture.