Old World Portraits
Portrait of a Lady
Nicolaes Maes
An elegant 17th-century Dutch portrait of a lady, featuring rich textures and a sophisticated, moody palette.
Portrait of a Lady
Jacob Jordaens
1640 · Oil Paint, Canvas
An elegant 17th-century Flemish portrait of a noblewoman adorned with pearls and intricate lace.
$243
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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 · Study · Library
- Placement
- Strongest where a vertical wall can take more presence
- Walls
- Best where a lighter wall gives it room to show
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Soft gray
About the piece
Painted around 1640 by the Flemish master Jacob Jordaens, this portrait captures a lady of high standing in a moment of poised dignity. She is depicted with luxurious strings of pearls, a delicate lace-trimmed collar, and a large parrot in the background—a common symbol of wealth and exoticism in Baroque art. Jordaens' masterful use of light brings a luminous quality to her skin and jewelry, set against a rich, atmospheric interior.
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