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
Nicolaes Eliaszoon Pickenoy
1700 · Oil Paint, Panel
A sophisticated Dutch Golden Age portrait of a woman in formal traditional dress.
$129
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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 · Study
- Placement
- Strongest where a vertical wall can take more presence
- Walls
- Reads strongest on light or mid-tone walls
- Color notes
- Charcoal black
About the piece
Attributed to Nicolaes Eliaszoon Pickenoy, this 17th-century portrait captures the quiet dignity of its sitter. The woman is depicted in the formal attire of the Dutch Golden Age, characterized by a voluminous millstone ruff, delicate lace cuffs, and a heavy gold chain. The masterful use of chiaroscuro emphasizes the sitter's features against a deep, atmospheric background.
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