Artwork
Portrait of a Lady in a Veil
Portrait of a Lady in a Veil is an oil painting by the Dutch Golden Age artist Thomas Mathisen. It dates from 1658 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.
About this work
Overview
Portrait of a Lady in a Veil is a 1658 oil-on-canvas painting by Thomas Mathisen, an artist from the Spanish Netherlands.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait depicts a formally attired woman from the waist up, wearing a veil that covers her head and shoulders. Her serious expression and averted gaze convey a sense of quiet dignity and refinement.
Technique & Style
The painting employs chiaroscuro, with a muted, earthy background that focuses attention on the subject. The use of light and dark tones creates a sense of depth and volume, highlighting the subject's formal attire and veiled head.
History & Provenance
The painting is now in the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst. Mathisen, also known as 'De Vrome,' was active in Antwerp and later in Rome, where he died in the 1670s.
Artist & collection
Artist
Thomas Mathisen or De Vrome (1610–1670) was a painter from the Spanish Netherlands.
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