Who painted Portrait of Catharina Hooft?

Portrait of Catharina Hooft was painted by Nicolaes Eliaszoon Pickenoy in 1636.

Where can I see Portrait of Catharina Hooft?

Portrait of Catharina Hooft is held by Gemäldegalerie Berlin.

What movement is Portrait of Catharina Hooft?

Portrait of Catharina Hooft is associated with Dutch Golden Age.

Artwork

Portrait of Catharina Hooft

Nicolaes Eliaszoon Pickenoy , 1636

Portrait of Catharina Hooft is an oil painting by the Dutch Golden Age artist Nicolaes Eliaszoon Pickenoy. It dates from 1636 and is held in the collection of the Gemäldegalerie Berlin.

About this work

Overview

The Portrait of Catharina Hooft is a 1636 oil painting by Nicolaes Eliaszoon Pickenoy, a Dutch artist of Flemish descent.

Subject & Meaning

The portrait depicts Catharina Hooft, a wealthy woman, dressed in formal attire characteristic of her social status. Her accessories, including a fan and chain, signify her affluence.

Technique & Style

Pickenoy's use of chiaroscuro creates a striking contrast between light and shadow, emphasizing the subject's features. The intricate rendering of Catharina's lace clothing showcases the artist's skill in capturing texture and detail.

History & Provenance

The painting is now held in the Gemäldegalerie Berlin, having been created during the Dutch Golden Age, a period of cultural and artistic flourishing.

Artist & collection

Artist

Nicolaes Eliaszoon Pickenoy

Nicolaes Eliaszoon Pickenoy (10 January 1588 – 1653/1656) was a Dutch painter of Flemish origin. Pickenoy was possibly a pupil of Cornelis van der Voort and presumably Bartholomeus van der Helst was his own pupil.