Artwork
Lady with a fan
Lady with a fan is an oil painting by the Dutch Golden Age artist Peter Danckerts de Rij. It dates from 1642 and is held in the collection of the Kunsthistorisches Museum.
About this work
Overview
The painting 'Lady with a Fan' is a 1642 oil portrait by Peter Danckerts de Rij, a Dutch painter active in Eastern Europe. It is part of the Kunsthistorisches Museum's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The subject is Anna Catherine Constance Vasa, depicted in a rich red and white gown adorned with gold embroidery and lace, accessorized with pearls. The detailed attire and jewelry signify her wealth and status.
Technique & Style
The painting showcases the artist's skill in capturing texture, particularly the gold embroidery, which appears almost three-dimensional. The use of a dark background and elaborate costume is characteristic of Dutch Golden Age portraiture.
Artist & collection
Artist
Pieter, Peeter, or Peter Danckerts de Rij, Dankers de Ry, or Peteris Dankersas (1605, in Amsterdam – buried 15 December 1660, Amsterdam). was a Dutch Golden Age painter mostly active in the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth and Sweden.
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