Artwork
Portrait of a young Woman
Portrait of a young Woman is an unspecified painting by the Northern Renaissance artist Unknown. It dates from 1490 and is held in the collection of the Rijksmuseum.
About this work
Overview
This painting is a portrait of a young woman, depicted in profile with her head turned to the left.
Subject & Meaning
The subject is shown with her hair styled in braids folded on her head, providing insight into the fashion and hairstyles of the time. The level of detail in her attire and coiffure suggests the artist's attention to these aspects.
Technique & Style
The portrait's execution is characterized by a high level of detail, particularly in the rendering of the subject's clothing and hairstyle.
Context
The painting offers a glimpse into the cultural and social norms of its time, as reflected in the subject's appearance.
Artist & collection
Domestic Scene
Giacomo and Cardinal Marco, investing Andrea, Abbot of San Zeno, with his Benefice
The Nymph of Fontainebleau
Portrait of a Woman
Madonna and Child with Saints in the Enclosed Garden
Venus and Minerva
Family Group of Four on Sofa
Wall painting from Room H of the Villa of P. Fannius Synistor at Boscoreale
