Old World Portraits
Portrait of a Woman (Portret van een vrouw)
Jacob Adriaensz Backer
A dignified 17th-century Dutch portrait showcasing masterful textures of lace, fur, and silk.
Portrait of Volckera Knobbert
Unknown Artist
1632 · Oil Paint, Oak Panel
A dignified Dutch Golden Age portrait of an elderly noblewoman characterized by her intricate white ruff and serene expression.
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Where it works
A substantial, grounding work with warm, lived-in color — holds a formal wall with confidence.
- Often works in
- Library · Dining Room · Study
- Placement
- Works well in taller wall spaces with room around it
- Walls
- Best where a lighter wall gives it room to show
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Warm beige
About the piece
This 1632 portrait from the studio of Michel Jansz. van Miereveld depicts Volckera Knobbert at the age of seventy-eight. The work showcases the masterful chiaroscuro and detailed lace-work characteristic of the Dutch Golden Age, with the subject's luminous ruff providing a striking contrast against her dark, fur-lined attire and the deep, atmospheric background.
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