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 holding a Book
Jacob Adriaensz Backer
1639 · Paint, Oil Paint, Canvas
An evocative Dutch Golden Age portrait of an elderly woman in traditional attire, rendered with dignified realism.
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Where it works
A substantial, grounding work in black and softened neutral tones — brings a composed sense of weight.
- Often works in
- Library · Study · Living Room
- 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
Jacob Adriaensz Backer, a master of the Dutch Golden Age and contemporary of Rembrandt, captures a moment of quiet contemplation in this striking portrait from 1639. The interplay of light and shadow emphasizes the delicate textures of the subject's ruff and the weathered grace of her features, creating a piece that radiates historical dignity and intellectual presence.
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