Who painted Retrato de dama?

Retrato de dama was painted by Pieter Nason in 1652.

Where can I see Retrato de dama?

Retrato de dama is held by National Museum of Fine Arts, Argentina.

What movement is Retrato de dama?

Retrato de dama is associated with Dutch Golden Age.

Artwork

Retrato de dama

Pieter Nason , 1652

Retrato de dama is an oil painting by the Dutch Golden Age artist Pieter Nason. It dates from 1652 and is held in the collection of the National Museum of Fine Arts, Argentina.

About this work

Overview

Retrato de dama is a 1652 oil painting by Pieter Nason, a Dutch artist associated with The Hague.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a seated woman wearing a black dress with white trim, adorned with jewelry including a necklace, bracelets, and rings, and a gold headband, conveying elegance and refinement.

Technique & Style

Nason's style, characterized by this portrait, was later associated with other artists, such as Jan van Ravensteyn. The dark background creates depth and contrast, highlighting the subject.

History & Provenance

The painting is held in the National Museum of Fine Arts in Buenos Aires. Nason was a member of the Guild of Painters and a founding figure of the Pictura Society.

Artist & collection

Artist

Pieter Nason

Pieter Nason (bapt. 16 February 1612, Amsterdam - 1688/90, The Hague) was a Dutch painter. He became a member of the Guild of Painters of The Hague in 1639, and in 1656 was one of the forty seven members who established…