Portrait of a Woman by Jacob Adriaensz Backer. A half-length portrait of a woman in a dark, shimmering gown adorned with pearls, leaning against an ornate textile.

Portrait of a Woman

Jacob Adriaensz Backer

1647 · Oil Paint, Canvas

An elegant 17th-century Dutch portrait featuring a woman in a rich, light-catching gown decorated with fine pearls.

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Where it works

A weightier piece with steady character in black and softened neutral tones — brings a composed sense of weight.

Often works in
Library · Dining Room · Study
Placement
Reads best as a confident vertical anchor
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Benefits from light or mid-tone surroundings
Color notes
Charcoal black

About the piece

Painted in 1647 by Jacob Adriaensz Backer, this masterful Dutch Golden Age portrait captures a woman of status. She is depicted in a sumptuous dark gown with shimmering gold highlights, accented by layered pearls and delicate lace cuffs, standing against a moody, shadowed background.