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A portrait of a noblewoman, by Anthony van Dyck, oil, 1625

A portrait of a noblewoman

Anthony van Dyck

1625

oil

canvas

From the collection of Julius Böhler AG

Dominant colour

Overview

A portrait of a noblewoman is a 1625 oil by Anthony van Dyck, a Flemish Baroque painting work, depicting Woman, held at Julius Böhler AG.

Who painted this?
Anthony van Dyck
When & what style?
1625 · Flemish Baroque painting
Where can I see it?
Julius Böhler AG

About this work

The painting is a portrait of a woman with curly hair and a ruffled collar. She is wearing a dark-colored dress and has a serious expression on her face. The background of the painting is dark, which helps to highlight the subject's features. The woman's hair is adorned with a decorative piece, and her collar is made of lace. The overall effect of the painting is one of elegance and refinement. The artist has used chiaroscuro to create a sense of depth and dimensionality in the painting. The painting is held at the Denver Art Museum.

About the artist

Portrait of Anthony van Dyck
Artist

Anthony van Dyck

Sir Anthony van Dyck (; Dutch: Antoon van Dijck ; 22 March 1599 – 9 December 1641) was a Flemish Baroque artist, who became the leading court painter in England after success in the Spanish Netherlands and Italy.

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