Old World Portraits
Portrait of a Woman with an Ostrich-Feather Fan
Rembrandt
An exquisite 17th-century portrait by Rembrandt, capturing a woman with a luminous gaze holding a soft ostrich-feather fan.
Portrait of a Woman with a Fan
Gerard ter Borch
1655 · Paint, Canvas
A sophisticated 17th-century portrait of a poised woman, featuring exquisite lace details and a moody, atmospheric palette.
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Where it works
A substantial, grounding work with softened warm notes — supports a polished room with depth.
- Often works in
- Study · Library · Dining Room
- Placement
- Reads best as a confident vertical anchor
- Walls
- Best where a lighter wall gives it room to show
- Color notes
- Charcoal black
About the piece
Attributed to the circle of Gerard ter Borch, this mid-17th-century portrait captures a woman of status with quiet dignity. The work is notable for the artist's masterful treatment of textures, particularly the delicate lace of the collar and the sheer fabric of the sleeves against the deep black of the gown. Her steady gaze and the elegant inclusion of a fan create a sense of refined composure characteristic of Dutch Golden Age portraiture.
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