Artwork
Portrait of a Woman
Portrait of a Woman is an oil painting by the Northern Renaissance artist Jan van Scorel. It dates from 1538 and is held in the collection of the Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp.
About this work
Overview
Portrait of a Woman is an oil painting by Jan van Scorel, created around 1530.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a woman wearing a large white hat against a stark black background. Her serious expression and subtle facial features are accentuated by the contrast.
Technique & Style
The artist achieved a three-dimensional effect on the subject's face through the use of soft light, creating subtle shadows under the chin and around the eyes.
History & Provenance
The painting is held at the Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Jan van Scorel was a Dutch painter, who played a leading role in introducing aspects of Italian Renaissance painting into Dutch and Flemish Renaissance painting.
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