Who painted Portrait of a Woman?

Portrait of a Woman was painted by Adriaen van Ostade in 1651.

Where can I see Portrait of a Woman?

Portrait of a Woman is held by Hermitage Museum.

What movement is Portrait of a Woman?

Portrait of a Woman is associated with Dutch Golden Age.

Can I buy a print of Portrait of a Woman?

Museum-quality prints of Portrait of a Woman are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Portrait of a Woman

Adriaen van Ostade , 1651

Portrait of a Woman is an oil painting by the Dutch Golden Age artist Adriaen van Ostade. It dates from 1651 and is held in the collection of the Hermitage Museum.

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Overview

Portrait of a Woman is an oil painting created by Adriaen van Ostade in 1651. It is now held at the State Hermitage Museum.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a woman standing against a dark background, wearing a dark blue dress with a light yellow collar and cuffs, and holding a walking stick.

Technique & Style

The artist used chiaroscuro to create contrast between the subject and the background, with soft shadows on her cheeks and highlighting her clothes and skin against the dark surroundings.

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Artist & collection

Artist

Adriaen van Ostade

Adriaen van Ostade (baptized as Adriaen Jansz Hendricx 10 December 1610 – buried 2 May 1685) was a Dutch Golden Age painter of genre works, showing the everyday life of ordinary men and women.