Old World Portraits
Portrait of a Lady
Nicolaes Maes
An elegant 17th-century portrait of a woman in a luminous red gown, rendered with the masterful detail of the Dutch Golden Age.
Portrait of Aletta van Hontum
Nicolaes Maes
1675 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A masterful 17th-century Dutch portrait featuring rich textures and an elegant, atmospheric composition.
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Where it works
A weightier piece with steady character with warm, lived-in color — brings a composed sense of weight.
- Often works in
- Dining Room · Study · Living Room
- Placement
- Reads best as a confident vertical anchor
- Walls
- Reads strongest on light or mid-tone walls
- Color notes
- Charcoal black
About the piece
Painted circa 1675 by Nicolaes Maes, this portrait of Aletta van Hontum captures the refined opulence of the era. The artist demonstrates his skill in depicting tactile surfaces, from the heavy folds of the crimson velvet dress to the delicate luster of the pearls, all set against a moody, shadowed landscape that adds depth and drama to the subject.
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