Who painted Portrait of Aletta Brasser (1579-1655)?

Portrait of Aletta Brasser (1579-1655) was painted by Michiel Jansz van Mierevelt in 1641.

Where can I see Portrait of Aletta Brasser (1579-1655)?

Portrait of Aletta Brasser (1579-1655) is held by Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp.

What movement is Portrait of Aletta Brasser (1579-1655)?

Portrait of Aletta Brasser (1579-1655) is associated with Dutch Golden Age.

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Artwork

Portrait of Aletta Brasser (1579-1655)

Michiel Jansz van Mierevelt , 1641

Portrait of Aletta Brasser (1579-1655) is an oil painting by the Dutch Golden Age artist Michiel Jansz van Mierevelt. It dates from 1641 and is held in the collection of the Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp.

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Overview

The Portrait of Aletta Brasser is a 1641 oil painting by Michiel Jansz van Mierevelt, a prominent Dutch portrait painter.

Subject & Meaning

The subject, Aletta Brasser, is depicted standing with a fan in one hand and the other resting on a red chair, wearing formal attire with lace trim and pearl jewelry, conveying a sense of calm seriousness.

Technique & Style

The use of chiaroscuro, a strong contrast between light and dark, highlights the details of Brasser's clothing and face against a dark background, showcasing Van Mierevelt's skill in portraiture.

History & Provenance

Painted in 1641, the portrait is now held in the Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp, having been created by Van Mierevelt during the Dutch Golden Age.

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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

Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp

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