Jacoba of Bavaria, Countess of Holland and Zeeland by Unknown Artist. A 17th-century half-length portrait of a noblewoman in a pleated red gown and a winged red hat, set against a dark background with a coat of arms.

Jacoba of Bavaria, Countess of Holland and Zeeland

Unknown Artist

1600 · Oil Paint, Panel

This evocative portrait captures Jacoba of Bavaria in vibrant red attire, offering a window into late medieval courtly fashion.

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Where it works

A grounded artwork with confident presence in a warmer tonal register — holds a formal wall with confidence.

Often works in
Library · Dining Room · Study
Placement
Strongest where a vertical wall can take more presence
Walls
Reads strongest on light or mid-tone walls
Color notes
Charcoal black, Deep burgundy

About the piece

Dating to approximately 1600, this oil-on-panel portrait depicts Jacoba of Bavaria, the Countess of Holland and Zeeland. Likely based on an earlier 15th-century original, the painting showcases the subject in a distinctive high-collared red gown and elaborate headpiece, accompanied by the heraldic shield of her domains. The work's deep tonal palette and historical presence make it a quintessential piece of heritage art.

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