Old World Portraits
Portrait of a Girl
Pieter van Lint
This charming Flemish Baroque portrait captures a young girl in a fine lace dress accompanied by a small lapdog.
Portrait of Catharina Margaretha van Valkenburg
Jan Thopas
1682 · Oil Paint, Panel
A masterfully rendered 17th-century Dutch portrait of a child resting amidst rich red curtains and delicate lace.
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Where it works
A substantial work with a restful register in a warmer tonal register — supports a polished room with depth.
- Often works in
- Study · Library · Living Room
- Placement
- Works well when the wall can carry a broader statement
- Walls
- Benefits from light or mid-tone surroundings
- Color notes
- Soft gray, Charcoal black, Deep burgundy
About the piece
Painted by Jan Thopas in 1682, this work is an exquisite example of a Dutch Golden Age memento mori portrait. The painting captures the likeness of Catharina Margaretha van Valkenburg with incredible detail, showcasing the artist's ability to render the luminous sheen of heavy red silk and the intricate patterns of fine lace.
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