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Portrait of Sibylle van Griethuysen (ca.1620-na 1662)
Portrait of Sibylle van Griethuysen (ca.1620-na 1662) is an oil painting by the Dutch Golden Age artist Arnoud van Halen. It dates from 1716 and is held in the collection of the Rijksmuseum.
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Technique & Style
The handling of light emphasizes the sitter's facial features, creating a subtle chiaroscuro that contributes to a lifelike presence.
The work is an oil painting executed on a tin support, measuring 11 cm in height by 9.5 cm in width. The surface shows the characteristic sheen and reflective quality of tin, while the application of oil paint yields fine brushwork and a restrained palette typical of early 18th‑century portraiture. The handling of light emphasizes the sitter's facial features, creating a subtle chiaroscuro that contributes to a lifelike presence.
History & Provenance
The Portrait of Sibylle van Griethuysen was created in 1716 by the artist Arnoud van Halen. Executed in oil paint on a tin support, the work measures 11 cm in height and 9.5 cm in width. Historical records indicate that the painting was originally owned by its creator, Arnoud van Halen, before passing into the possession of Michiel de Roode. The piece is currently held in the collection of the Rijksmuseum.
The Portrait of Sibylle van Griethuysen is held in the collection of the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam. The work, created in 1716 by Arnoud van Halen, is cataloged within the museum's holdings as a portrait painted in oil on tin. While the specific inventory or accession number is not provided in the available records, the painting is confirmed to be part of the Rijksmuseum's permanent collection.
Historical ownership records indicate the work was previously owned by the artist Arnoud van Halen and later by Michiel de Roode before entering the museum. No specific exhibition history is detailed in the current sources.
Overview
This portrait on tin depicts Sibylle van Griethuysen, created by Arnoud van Halen in 1716. It is now held at the Rijksmuseum.
Subject & Meaning
The subject is Sibylle van Griethuysen, shown with curly brown hair and a neutral expression, wearing a white lace collar with a blue brooch.
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