Old World Portraits
Portrait of a Lady in a Red Dress
Nicolaes Maes
An elegant 17th-century portrait of a noblewoman in a striking crimson gown, capturing the sophisticated atmosphere of the Dutch Golden Age.
Portrait of a Lady in a Red Dress
Nicolaes Maes
1685 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A striking 17th-century portrait featuring a noblewoman in a vibrant crimson gown set against a dramatic, moody background.
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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 · Living Room
- Placement
- Reads best as a confident vertical anchor
- Walls
- Reads strongest on light or mid-tone walls
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Deep burgundy, Rich brown
About the piece
Painted around 1685, this elegant portrait by Nicolaes Maes captures the refined opulence of the Dutch Golden Age. The subject is depicted in a rich red dress with shimmering gold drapery, her luminous skin and pearls highlighted against a dark, atmospheric landscape at sunset.
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