Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an unspecified painting by the Biedermeier artist Unknown. It dates from 1859 and is held in the collection of the Rijksmuseum. This painting, created in 1859, is a representation of Johanna, Duchess of Brabant.
About this work
If you like portraits with hidden stories, spend time with the Rijksmuseum’s online collection of Dutch history paintings.
You see a woman in a long black dress standing beside a diamond-shaped shield with a red lion on it. She rests one hand on the shield and looks straight at you.
This is Johanna, Duchess of Brabant, painted in 1859—long after she died. The artist copied an old medieval portrait, but added 1800s details like the lace collar and smooth shadows. The shield is the real clue: it shows the lion of Brabant, a region in today’s Belgium and Netherlands.
If you like portraits with hidden stories, spend time with the Rijksmuseum’s online collection of Dutch history paintings.
Overview
This painting, created in 1859, is a representation of Johanna, Duchess of Brabant. It depicts her standing beside a diamond-shaped shield bearing the coat of arms of Brabant.
Subject & Meaning
The subject is Johanna, Duchess of Brabant, identified by the shield displaying the lion of Brabant, a historical region spanning parts of present-day Belgium and the Netherlands. The painting conveys her status and connection to the region.
Technique & Style
The artwork is a later interpretation of a medieval portrait, with the artist incorporating 19th-century elements such as a lace collar and employing smooth shading techniques characteristic of the period.
History & Provenance
The painting was executed in 1859, long after Johanna's death, indicating it is a retrospective work based on an earlier image. It is associated with the Rijksmuseum's collection of Dutch history paintings.
Artist & collection
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