Who painted Portrait of a Woman?

Portrait of a Woman was painted by Jan van Ravesteyn in 1622.

Where can I see Portrait of a Woman?

Portrait of a Woman is held by Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp.

What movement is Portrait of a Woman?

Portrait of a Woman is associated with Dutch Golden Age.

Can I buy a print of Portrait of a Woman?

Museum-quality prints of Portrait of a Woman are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Portrait of a Woman

Jan van Ravesteyn , 1622

Portrait of a Woman is an oil painting by the Dutch Golden Age artist Jan van Ravesteyn. It dates from 1622 and is held in the collection of the Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp.

About this work

Overview

Jan van Ravesteyn, a Dutch portraitist active in the early 1600s, painted this oil work around 1622. The canvas, now held by the Royal Museum of Fine Arts in Antwerp, exemplifies the portraiture typical of the Dutch Golden Age, reflecting the artist’s role as a court painter in The Hague.

Subject & Meaning

The sitter is presented in a dark blue gown accented with gold embroidery, a high white collar, and lace-trimmed cuffs. A white cap with lace borders frames her head, while her hands rest gently on a folded cloth edged in red. The composed expression and dignified pose convey a sense of restrained elegance.

Technique & Style

Van Ravesteyn employs a restrained palette and subtle chiaroscuro, allowing the dark background to intensify the illumination on the face, hands, and embroidered details. The careful rendering of fabric folds and lace demonstrates his meticulous approach to texture and material.

History & Provenance

Created during van Ravesteyn’s tenure as portraitist to the Dutch court, the painting entered the Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp’s collection at an unspecified date, where it remains part of the museum’s representation of early‑17th‑century Dutch portraiture.