Aryna van der Pot by Cornelis Cels. A formal half-length portrait of a middle-aged woman wearing a white lace bonnet and a dark dress against a plain brown background.

Aryna van der Pot

Cornelis Cels

1841 · Oil Paint, Canvas

A dignified 19th-century portrait of a woman in a delicate lace bonnet.

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Where it works

A quiet, grounding work with softened warm notes — adds structure to a more polished room.

Often works in
Study · Library · Living Room
Placement
Reads naturally where the wall has more height than width
Walls
Best where a lighter wall gives it room to show
Color notes
Charcoal black, Soft gray

About the piece

Painted in 1841 by Cornelis Cels, this portrait captures Aryna van der Pot with remarkable clarity and sensitivity. The artist masterfully renders the intricate textures of her translucent lace bonnet and the soft play of light across her features, set against a deep, atmospheric background that emphasizes the subject's quiet dignity.