Old World Portraits
Portrait of a Flemish Lady
Anthony van Dyck
An elegant seventeenth-century portrait of a Flemish woman featuring a striking lace ruff and intricate gold detailing.
Lady Alethea Talbot, Countess of Arundel
Peter Paul Rubens
1620 · Oil Paint, Canvas
An elegant seventeenth-century portrait of the Countess of Arundel by the Flemish master Peter Paul Rubens.
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Where it works
A substantial, grounding work with warm, lived-in color — supports a polished room with depth.
- Often works in
- Dining Room · Library · Study
- Placement
- Strongest where a vertical wall can take more presence
- Walls
- Benefits from light or mid-tone surroundings
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Olive green, Rich brown
About the piece
Painted around 1620, this portrait by Peter Paul Rubens captures Lady Alethea Talbot, Countess of Arundel, with the artist's characteristic luminous flesh tones and energetic brushwork. She is depicted in formal attire, featuring a striking lace ruff and intricate jewelry, set against a deep, atmospheric background that emphasizes her dignified presence.
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