Who painted Retrato de mulher?

Retrato de mulher was painted by Pieter Nason in 1655.

Where can I see Retrato de mulher?

Retrato de mulher is held by National Museum of Ancient Art.

What movement is Retrato de mulher?

Retrato de mulher is associated with Dutch Golden Age.

Can I buy a print of Retrato de mulher?

Museum-quality prints of Retrato de mulher are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Retrato de mulher

Pieter Nason , 1655

Retrato de mulher is an oil painting by the Dutch Golden Age artist Pieter Nason. It dates from 1655 and is held in the collection of the National Museum of Ancient Art.

About this work

Overview

Created in 1655 by Dutch artist Pieter Nason, this oil painting portrays a seated woman in modest attire. The work belongs to the collection of the National Museum of Ancient Art and exemplifies the portraiture typical of the Dutch Golden Age.

Subject & Meaning

The sitter wears a dark dress with a white collar and a modest head covering, her left hand resting on a surface while her right hand holds a small rectangular object, perhaps a letter or devotional item. A black bow on the collar adds a subtle decorative element, and her gaze turns slightly to the right, suggesting contemplation of something beyond the picture plane.

Technique & Style

Nason employs chiaroscuro to model the figure, using strong contrasts of light and shadow to give volume to the face and clothing. The restrained palette and careful rendering of textures reflect the Dutch emphasis on realism and attention to material detail.

History & Provenance

Active in The Hague, Nason was a member of the local Guild of Painters and helped establish the Pictura Society in 1656. The painting entered the National Museum of Ancient Art’s holdings at an unspecified date, where it remains on display as part of the museum’s Dutch Golden Age collection.

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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…