Who painted Aeltje van der Graft?

Aeltje van der Graft was painted by Michiel Jansz van Mierevelt in 1619.

Where can I see Aeltje van der Graft?

Aeltje van der Graft is held by Fitzwilliam Museum.

What movement is Aeltje van der Graft?

Aeltje van der Graft is associated with Dutch Golden Age.

Artwork

Aeltje van der Graft

Michiel Jansz van Mierevelt , 1619

Aeltje van der Graft is an oil painting by the Dutch Golden Age artist Michiel Jansz van Mierevelt. It dates from 1619 and is held in the collection of the Fitzwilliam Museum.

About this work

Overview

The painting Aeltje van der Graft is a 1619 portrait by Michiel Jansz van Mierevelt, a Dutch painter known for his detailed and realistic portraiture.

Subject & Meaning

The portrait depicts a woman, Aeltje van der Graft, dressed in dark attire with white lace accents, holding an ornate pouch, conveying a sense of individual character and status through her clothing and accessories.

Technique & Style

Rendered in oil paint, the work showcases intricate details, particularly in the subject's attire, against a dark background that emphasizes her presence.

History & Provenance

Created in 1619, the painting is now held in the collection of the Fitzwilliam Museum.

Artist & collection

Artist

Michiel Jansz van Mierevelt

Michiel Janszoon (abbr. Jansz.) van Mierevelt (Dutch pronunciation: ; also spelled Miereveld or Miereveldt; 1 May 1566 – 27 June 1641) was a Dutch painter and draftsman of the Dutch Golden Age.