Old World Portraits
Portrait of a Woman, probably Aeltje Dircksdr. Pater
Frans Hals
An exquisite Dutch Golden Age portrait by Frans Hals, featuring a woman in formal period attire with an iconic millstone ruff.
Portrait of Caecilia van Beresteyn
Michiel Jansz. van Mierevelt
1640 · Oil Paint, Panel
This classic 17th-century Dutch portrait features a dignified woman wearing a striking, voluminous white ruff.
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Where it works
A substantial, grounding work in a warmer tonal register — brings a composed sense of weight.
- Often works in
- Dining Room · Study · Library
- Placement
- Strongest where a vertical wall can take more presence
- Walls
- Reads strongest on light or mid-tone walls
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Soft white, Soft gray
About the piece
Painted in 1640 by the renowned Dutch artist Michiel Jansz. van Mierevelt, this portrait captures Caecilia van Beresteyn with refined dignity. The work showcases masterful rendering of textures, from the intricate lace of her cuff to the dramatic architectural form of her millstone ruff against a dark, atmospheric background.
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