Old World Portraits
Portrait of a Woman
Justus Sustermans
A regal 17th-century portrait featuring a noblewoman in an exquisite gown of black silk and gold brocade.
Portrait of a Lady in Black
Abraham Lambertsz van den Tempel
1670 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A refined 17th-century portrait of a lady in a black gown, showcasing delicate lace and luminous pearls.
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Where it works
A substantial, grounding work with softened warm notes — brings a composed sense of weight.
- Often works in
- Dining Room · Living 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, Rich brown, Olive green
About the piece
Painted around 1670 by Abraham Lambertsz van den Tempel, this portrait captures the sophisticated elegance of the Dutch Golden Age. The subject is depicted in a striking black dress with elaborate white lace sleeves, her blonde curls framing a serene face adorned with pearls. The inclusion of a classical statue and rich drapery in the background suggests a setting of wealth and cultured taste, characteristic of high-status portraiture from this period.
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