A Woman in a Red Jacket Feeding a Parrot by Frans van Mieris the Elder. A young woman wearing a fur-trimmed red velvet jacket sits before a parrot on a wooden stand, offering it a treat.

A Woman in a Red Jacket Feeding a Parrot

Frans van Mieris the Elder

1663 · Copper, Oil Paint

A luminous 17th-century Dutch scene featuring a young woman in rich red velvet tending to a pet parrot.

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Where it works

A weightier piece with steady character in a warmer tonal register — supports a polished room with depth.

Often works in
Dining Room · Study · Library
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Strongest where a vertical wall can take more presence
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Benefits from light or mid-tone surroundings
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Charcoal black, Deep burgundy, Olive green

About the piece

Painted in 1663 by the Dutch master Frans van Mieris the Elder, this work exemplifies the 'fijnschilder' style of exquisite detail. The composition captures an intimate domestic moment, showcasing the artist's incredible ability to render the play of light across luxurious materials like fur, satin, and velvet against a deep, atmospheric background.