Old World Portraits
Portrait of a Woman
Christian Gullager
A refined late 18th-century portrait of a woman in an elaborate headdress.
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Portrait of Geertruida Bierlaag
Johannes Petrus van Horstok
1810 · Oil Paint, Panel
An elegant early 19th-century portrait of a woman in intricate lace and a patterned shawl, holding a book.
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Where it works
A balanced artwork with steady presence with softened warm notes — holds a composed wall with restraint.
- Often works in
- Dining Room · Study · Library
- Placement
- Strong for entryways, narrow walls, and vertical placements
- Walls
- Reads strongest on light or mid-tone walls
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Deep burgundy, Rich brown
About the piece
This 1810 oil on panel portrait by Johannes Petrus van Horstok depicts Geertruida Bierlaag with dignified poise. The artist shows exceptional skill in rendering the textures of the subject's attire, from the transparent lace of her cap and collar to the delicate floral embroidery of her shawl. Holding a small book, the sitter represents the refined scholarly and social interests of the era, set against a deep, atmospheric background that emphasizes her features and finery.
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