Who painted Portrait of a Woman in Red?

Portrait of a Woman in Red was painted by Marcus Gheeraerts the Younger in 1620.

Where can I see Portrait of a Woman in Red?

Portrait of a Woman in Red is held by Tate Britain.

What movement is Portrait of a Woman in Red?

Portrait of a Woman in Red is associated with Flemish Baroque painting.

Artwork

Portrait of a Woman in Red

Marcus Gheeraerts the Younger , 1620

Portrait of a Woman in Red is an oil painting by the Flemish Baroque painting artist Marcus Gheeraerts the Younger. It dates from 1620 and is held in the collection of the Tate Britain.

About this work

Overview

Portrait of a Woman in Red is a 1620 oil-on-canvas painting by Marcus Gheeraerts the Younger, a Flemish artist who worked primarily in England.

Subject & Meaning

The portrait depicts a woman in a lavish red dress and cloak, adorned with intricate patterns, gold embroidery, and jewelry, conveying wealth and status through its rich colors and textures.

Technique & Style

Gheeraerts' refined approach to portraiture is evident in the painting's attention to detail and use of chiaroscuro, creating a sense of depth and volume through strong contrasts between light and dark.

History & Provenance

The painting is held in the collection of Tate Britain, reflecting Gheeraerts' significance as a leading portraitist at the Tudor court under the patronage of figures like Sir Henry Lee.

Artist & collection

Artist

Marcus Gheeraerts the Younger

Marcus Gheeraerts (also written as Gerards or Geerards; c. 1561/62 – 19 January 1636) was a Flemish artist working at the Tudor court, described as "the most important artist of quality to work in England in large-scale…