Artwork

Portrait of a Young Lady in a Garden

Portrait of a Young Lady in a Garden, by Nicolaes Maes, unspecified, 1689
Portrait of a Young Lady in a Garden, by Nicolaes Maes, unspecified, 1689

Portrait of a Young Lady in a Garden is an unspecified painting by the Dutch Golden Age artist Nicolaes Maes. It dates from 1689 and is held in the collection of the Bavarian State Painting Collections.

About this work

Overview

Portrait of a Young Lady in a Garden is a 1689 painting by Nicolaes Maes, a Dutch artist trained under Rembrandt.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a young woman in a garden, dressed in a red and white gown with pearl jewelry, conveying a sense of elegance and refinement.

Technique & Style

Maes employs chiaroscuro to create depth, drawing attention to the subject amidst the lush garden surroundings.

History & Provenance

Created during the Dutch Golden Age, the painting is now held in the Alte Pinakothek collection, exemplifying Maes' work as Amsterdam's leading portrait painter.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Nicolaes Maes

Artist

Nicolaes Maes

Nicolaes Maes (January 1634 – December 1693; buried 24 December 1693) was a Dutch painter known for his genre scenes, portraits, religious compositions and the occasional still life.