Artwork
Brechje Hooft (1640-1721). Widow of Harmen van de Poll
Brechje Hooft (1640-1721). Widow of Harmen van de Poll is an unspecified painting by the Rococo painting artist Unknown. It dates from 1700 and is held in the collection of the Rijksmuseum. This portrait depicts an elderly woman seated in a carved chair, dressed in black attire.
About this work
Overview
This portrait depicts an elderly woman seated in a carved chair, dressed in black attire.
Subject & Meaning
The subject is identified as Brechje Hooft, widow of Harmen van de Poll, conveying a sense of dignity and respectability.
Technique & Style
The painting is a 'kniestuk', a portrait style popular among the Dutch elite in the 18th century, characterized by depicting the subject from the knees upwards.
History & Provenance
The artist remains unknown due to the lack of a signature, yet the meticulous rendering suggests a skilled painter.
Artist & collection
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