Old World Portraits
Woman from the Island of Mykonos
Jean Baptiste Vanmour
An elegant 18th-century portrait of a woman from Mykonos in traditional dress.
Woman from the Island of Tinos
Jean Baptiste Vanmour
1718 · Oil Paint, Canvas
An elegant 18th-century portrait of a woman from Tinos in detailed traditional costume.
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Where it works
A balanced artwork with steady presence with softened warm notes — sits comfortably in a more formal setting.
- Often works in
- Study · Living Room · Library
- Placement
- Reads naturally where the wall has more height than width
- Walls
- Reads strongest on light or mid-tone walls
- Color notes
- Charcoal black
About the piece
Painted by Jean Baptiste Vanmour around 1718, this portrait depicts a woman from the Greek island of Tinos. Vanmour was celebrated for his detailed depictions of the Ottoman world; here he captures the intricate layers and textures of the woman's regional costume, from the patterned silk skirt to the warm-toned coat, set against a simple, atmospheric stone background.
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