Portrait of a Woman with a Red Bow by Jan de Bray. A seventeenth-century half-length portrait of a woman resting her arms on a stone ledge, wearing a blue gown with white ruffled sleeves and a red bow in her hair.

Portrait of a Woman with a Red Bow

Jan de Bray

1667 · Oil Paint, Canvas

A dignified and luminous 17th-century portrait featuring a woman in a rich blue gown and delicate lace sleeves.

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Where it works

A grounded artwork with confident presence with softened warm notes — supports a polished room with depth.

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

About the piece

Painted in 1667 by Jan de Bray, a master of the Dutch Golden Age, this portrait exudes a quiet elegance. The sitter is depicted with soft curls and a subtle gaze, her blue dress and translucent shawl rendered with exceptional technical skill. The deep, atmospheric background serves to highlight the delicate textures of her skin and garments, making this a sophisticated addition to a traditional or scholarly interior.

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