Artwork
Portrait of a Lady
Portrait of a Lady is an oil painting by the Dutch Golden Age artist Johannes Cornelisz Verspronck. It dates from 1640 and is held in the collection of the Ashmolean Museum.
About this work
Overview
This oil-on-canvas portrait, painted in 1640 by Johannes Cornelisz Verspronck, is a representative work of the Dutch Golden Age. It is part of the Ashmolean Museum's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait depicts a woman dressed in a dark blue gown with a wide white collar and cuffs, wearing a simple cap and holding a folded cloth in gloved hands. Her attire conveys a sense of quiet elegance.
Technique & Style
The artist's use of chiaroscuro, a technique that utilizes strong contrasts between light and dark, draws attention to the subject's face and collar, creating a sense of depth and dimensionality.
Artist & collection
Artist
Johannes Cornelisz Verspronck (between 1600 and 1603 – buried 30 June 1662) was a Dutch Golden Age portrait painter from Haarlem.
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