Artwork

Portret van een vrouw

Portret van een vrouw, by Matthias de Visch, oil
Portret van een vrouw, by Matthias de Visch, oil

Portret van een vrouw is an oil painting by the Rococo painting artist Matthias de Visch. It is held in the collection of the Groeningemuseum.

About this work

Overview

Portret van een vrouw is a painting created by Matthias de Visch in 1770 using oil paint. It is a representative work of the Rococo movement.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a woman with fair skin and light-colored hair, wearing a green dress with a black bow and a blue shawl. Her neutral expression and gaze to the right suggest a calm demeanor. The subject's identity remains unknown.

Technique & Style

The use of oil paint and the Rococo style are characteristic of De Visch's work. The dark background highlights the subject's features, while the depiction of her attire and accessories showcases the artist's attention to detail.

History & Provenance

The painting is held in the collection of the Groeningemuseum, indicating its significance in the history of Flemish art.

Artist & collection

Artist

Matthias de Visch

Matthias de Visch or Matthijs de Visch (22 March 1701 in Reninge – 23 April 1765 in Bruges) was a Flemish painter of history paintings and portraits.

Groeningemuseum

Museum

Groeningemuseum

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