Old World Portraits
Portrait of a Woman (Portret van een vrouw)
Jacob Adriaensz Backer
A dignified 17th-century Dutch portrait showcasing masterful textures of lace, fur, and silk.
Portrait of a Woman
Hendrik Gerritsz Pot
1638 · Oil Paint, Panel
This classic 17th-century Dutch portrait features a woman in formal attire, characterized by a striking millstone collar and exquisite lace details.
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Where it works
A substantial, grounding work in a warmer tonal register — brings a composed sense of weight.
- Often works in
- Library · Study · Living Room
- Placement
- Works well in taller wall spaces with room around it
- Walls
- Best where a lighter wall gives it room to show
- Color notes
- Charcoal black
About the piece
Painted in 1638 by Hendrik Gerritsz Pot, this portrait captures the refined elegance of the Dutch Golden Age. The subject is depicted against a neutral dark background, wearing a traditional black gown accented by a voluminous white ruff and delicate lace cuffs, holding a fine handkerchief in her hand.
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