Old World Portraits
Portrait of a Woman Reading
Jacob Jordaens
An elegant 17th-century Flemish portrait of a contemplative woman engaged in reading.
Portrait of Magdalena de Cuyper
Jacob Jordaens
1635 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A dignified 17th-century portrait of a noblewoman characterized by rich textures and a warm, authoritative palette.
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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 · Library · Study
- Placement
- Reads best as a confident vertical anchor
- Walls
- Benefits from light or mid-tone surroundings
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Deep burgundy, Rich brown
About the piece
Painted around 1635 by the Flemish master Jacob Jordaens, this portrait depicts Magdalena de Cuyper with remarkable character and detail. Dressed in a sumptuous fur-trimmed gown and a striking pleated ruff, she sits before a dramatic red curtain, her hands holding a small book and handkerchief—symbols of piety and refinement typical of the Dutch and Flemish Golden Age.
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