Who painted Portrait of a Woman?

Portrait of a Woman was painted by Michiel Jansz van Mierevelt in 1630.

Where can I see Portrait of a Woman?

Portrait of a Woman is held by Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden.

What movement is Portrait of a Woman?

Portrait of a Woman is associated with Dutch Golden Age.

Artwork

Portrait of a Woman

Michiel Jansz van Mierevelt , 1630

Portrait of a Woman is an oil painting by the Dutch Golden Age artist Michiel Jansz van Mierevelt. It dates from 1630 and is held in the collection of the Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden.

About this work

Overview

Created in 1630 by Dutch artist Michiel Jansz van Mierevelt, this oil painting presents a solitary female sitter. The work exemplifies the portraiture typical of the Dutch Golden Age, emphasizing realistic detail and restrained composition. It is currently housed in the Gemäldegalerie Alte Meister, where it remains part of the museum’s Dutch collection.

Subject & Meaning

The figure is shown wearing a white, lace‑trimmed cap and a broad, ruffled millstone collar, both markers of modest yet respectable attire in early‑17th‑century Holland. She holds a string of beads, likely a rosary, suggesting personal piety or a connection to religious practice. The calm expression and direct gaze convey a sense of quiet dignity.

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History & Provenance

The portrait entered the Gemäldegalerie Alte Meister’s holdings through acquisitions made in the 19th century, reflecting the museum’s focus on assembling representative works of Dutch Baroque painting. Its attribution to Mierevelt has been consistently affirmed by stylistic analysis and documentary evidence linking the artist to similar court and civic commissions.

Context

Mierevelt was a leading portraitist for the Dutch elite, serving both municipal officials and members of the merchant class. This painting aligns with his practice of rendering sitters in modest yet finely detailed attire, using a subdued background to foreground facial features and accessories—a hallmark of Dutch portrait conventions during the period.

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.

Museum

Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden

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