Old World Portraits
Portrait of a Young Woman
Michiel Sweerts
An intimate and luminous 17th-century portrait capturing a moment of quiet reflection.
Head of a Woman
Michiel Sweerts
1654 · Oil Paint, Panel
A poignant and masterful 17th-century portrait of a woman, rendered with exquisite detail and sensitivity.
$243
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Where it works
A weightier piece with steady character with cooler, clearer color — supports a polished room with depth.
- Often works in
- Study · Library · Living Room
- Placement
- Works well in taller wall spaces with room around it
- Walls
- Best where a lighter wall gives it room to show
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Olive green, Soft gray
About the piece
Painted around 1654 by Flemish master Michiel Sweerts, this arresting portrait captures the dignity and character of an older woman. The dramatic contrast between the brilliant white of her headscarf and the deep, dark background highlights the artist's masterful use of light and shadow, a hallmark of the Baroque period's technical sophistication.
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