Artwork

Portrait of Emerantia van Citters (1666-94), sister of Anna van Citters

Portrait of Emerantia van Citters (1666-94), sister of Anna van Citters is an oil painting by the Dutch Golden Age artist Simon Du Bois. It dates from 1697 and is held in the collection of the Rijksmuseum. This oil painting, created in 1697, is a portrait of Emerantia van Citters, a member of a Dutch family.

About this work

Overview

This oil painting, created in 1697, is a portrait of Emerantia van Citters, a member of a Dutch family. It is held in the Rijksmuseum's collection.

Subject & Meaning

The portrait depicts Emerantia van Citters, sister of Anna van Citters, dressed in attire characteristic of her time, with a green dress, white collar, and pink shawl. Her neutral expression and softly rendered features are the painting's focal point.

Technique & Style

The work exemplifies the Dutch Golden Age tradition of detailed, lifelike portraiture. The artist, Simon Du Bois, used a dark background to emphasize the subject's face, creating a sense of depth and focus.

History & Provenance

Simon Du Bois, a Flemish-born painter active in England, painted Emerantia van Citters in 1697. The portrait has been part of the Rijksmuseum's collection.

Artist & collection

Artist

Simon Du Bois

Simon Du Bois or Dubois (baptized 26 July 1632, Antwerp – buried 26 May 1706, London) ), was a portrait painter, of Flemish or Dutch origin, active in England from 1685 until his death.