Who painted Portrait of a Young Woman?

Portrait of a Young Woman was painted by Johannes Cornelisz Verspronck in 1644.

Where can I see Portrait of a Young Woman?

Portrait of a Young Woman is held by Hermitage Museum.

What movement is Portrait of a Young Woman?

Portrait of a Young Woman is associated with Dutch Golden Age.

Artwork

Portrait of a Young Woman

Johannes Cornelisz Verspronck , 1644

Portrait of a Young Woman is an oil painting by the Dutch Golden Age artist Johannes Cornelisz Verspronck. It dates from 1644 and is held in the collection of the Hermitage Museum.

About this work

Overview

Created in 1644, this oil painting portrays a young woman rendered by the Haarlem artist Johannes Cornelisz Verspronck. It belongs to the Dutch Golden Age of painting and is presently part of the State Hermitage Museum’s collection.

Subject & Meaning

The sitter is shown in a dark dress trimmed with a high white collar and lace cuffs, her hair concealed beneath a modest white cap. A faint smile and relaxed hands resting in her lap convey a calm, genteel demeanor, typical of 17th‑century portraiture.

Technique & Style

Verspronck employs a restrained palette and careful modeling of fabric folds, using chiaroscuro to illuminate the face against a plain, dark background. The subtle gradations of light and shadow give the portrait a three‑dimensional presence while keeping attention on the figure.

History & Provenance

Active between roughly 1600 and 1662, Verspronck specialized in portraiture for Dutch patrons. The painting entered the State Hermitage Museum’s holdings at an unspecified date, where it remains on display as an example of mid‑17th‑century Dutch portraiture.