Artwork
Catharina Fourmenois (1598-1665)
Catharina Fourmenois (1598-1665) is an unspecified painting by the Dutch Golden Age artist Unknown. It dates from 1604 and is held in the collection of the Rijksmuseum. This painting is a portrait of Catharina Fourmenois, captured at the age of six.
About this work
Overview
This painting is a portrait of Catharina Fourmenois, captured at the age of six.
Subject & Meaning
The subject is depicted as a young girl wearing a dark dress and a gold chain around her waist, with her hands clasped together. The portrait is believed to be of Catharina Fourmenois, who later married Pieter Boudaen Courten, a wealthy merchant.
Technique & Style
The painting features a simple, dark background that allows the subject to be the primary focus. The artist has rendered the girl's attire and accessories, including her dress and gold chain, in detail.
History & Provenance
The back of the painting bears an inscription with the subject's name, family crests, and the number 31, suggesting that it may have been cataloged or labeled at some point.
Artist & collection
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