Old World Portraits
Portrait of an Elderly Lady and a Girl
George Beare
A tender and dignified double portrait from 1747, showcasing exquisite lace details and a moody, dark background.
Portrait of Susanna van der Mandere and Johanna Petronella van der Poort
Jan Palthe
1756 · Oil Paint
An elegant mid-18th-century double portrait capturing the refined grace of Dutch society.
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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
- Living Room · Library · Study
- Placement
- Strong for entryways, narrow walls, and vertical placements
- Walls
- Reads strongest on light or mid-tone walls
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Soft sage, Olive green
About the piece
Painted in 1756 by Jan Palthe, this formal double portrait depicts Susanna van der Mandere and young Johanna Petronella van der Poort. The work showcases masterful rendering of delicate lace textures, luminous pearls, and the soft, dignified expressions characteristic of the period's elite portraiture, offering a window into the domestic elegance of the Dutch Enlightenment.
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