Artwork
Portrait of Margaretha de Geer, Wife of Jacob Trip
Portrait of Margaretha de Geer, Wife of Jacob Trip is an oil painting by the Dutch Golden Age artist Nicolaes Maes. It dates from 1660 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Fine Arts, Budapest.
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Overview
Nicolaes Maes painted Portrait of Margaretha de Geer, Wife of Jacob Trip in 1660. The oil on canvas work is a representative example of Dutch portraiture during the Dutch Golden Age.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts Margaretha de Geer, seated in a chair with a neutral expression. Her formal attire, including a large white collar and dark dress, conveys a sense of quiet dignity.
Technique & Style
Maes's use of a dark background draws attention to the subject, emphasizing her figure. The refined style of the portrait reflects the conventions of Dutch portraiture during this period.
History & Provenance
The painting is now held by the Museum of Fine Arts, Budapest. Maes, a student of Rembrandt, worked primarily in Dordrecht before becoming a leading portraitist in Amsterdam.
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Artist
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.
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