Old World Portraits
Portrait of a Lady in a Red Dress
Nicolaes Maes
A striking 17th-century portrait featuring a noblewoman in a vibrant crimson gown set against a dramatic, moody background.
Portrait of a Lady in a Red Dress
Nicolaes Maes
1675 · Oil Paint, Canvas
An elegant 17th-century portrait of a noblewoman in a striking crimson gown, capturing the sophisticated atmosphere of the Dutch Golden Age.
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Where it works
A weightier piece with steady character in a warmer tonal register — supports a polished room with depth.
- Often works in
- Dining Room · Study · Living Room
- Placement
- Works well in taller wall spaces with room around it
- Walls
- Benefits from light or mid-tone surroundings
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Deep burgundy
About the piece
Painted around 1675, this masterful portrait by Nicolaes Maes exemplifies the refined elegance of the late Dutch Golden Age. The subject is depicted in a luxurious red dress with voluminous white sleeves and a shimmering gold shawl, her poised expression and pearl necklace signifying her high social standing. The dramatic contrast between the warm tones of her attire and the deep, atmospheric background lends the piece a regal and timeless presence.
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