Old World Portraits
Portrait of a Woman
George Knapton
An elegant 18th-century portrait of a woman in pastoral dress, featuring a wide straw hat and delicate floral details.
Shepherdess
Paulus Moreelse
1633 · Oil Paint, Canvas
This captivating 17th-century portrait features a shepherdess adorned with a lush floral crown and vibrant golden drapery.
$243
For the selected configuration
From $129
1 frame size
Frame size
Frame color
Mount
Paper type
Glaze
Made to order in ~2 business days · Free U.S. standard shipping (typically 5–8 business days after dispatch)
Where it works
A weightier piece with steady character with softened warm notes — holds a formal wall with confidence.
- Often works in
- Dining Room · Living Room · Bedroom
- Placement
- Strong as a centered anchor on a clear wall
- Walls
- Reads strongest on light or mid-tone walls
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Deep burgundy, Rich brown
About the piece
Painted in 1633 by Paulus Moreelse, this work is a quintessential example of the Dutch Golden Age's fascination with pastoral themes. The 'Shepherdess' is depicted with luminous skin and delicate lace, set against a dramatic dark backdrop that emphasizes the rich textures of her golden cloak and the fresh blooms in her hair.
More like this
Contains nudity
Old World Portraits
Self Portrait as Daifilo
Bartholomeus van der Helst
A masterful Dutch Golden Age portrait depicting a man in pastoral guise with rich tonal warmth and refined detail.
Contains nudity
Figure Studies
Shepherd and Sleeping Shepherdess
Reyer van Blommendael
A masterfully lit Dutch Golden Age pastoral scene depicting a tranquil moment between a shepherd and a sleeping shepherdess.
