Artwork
The Artist's Wife Esther, née Winther
The Artist's Wife Esther, née Winther is an oil painting by the Rococo painting artist Balthasar Denner. It dates from 1724 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.
About this work
Overview
The Artist's Wife Esther, née Winther is a portrait painted by Balthasar Denner in 1724, executed in oil on an unspecified surface. It is a representative work of the artist's style and is currently held in the Statens Museum for Kunst collection.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts Esther Denner, the artist's wife, in a formal, introspective pose. She is shown with a serious expression, adorned with a small flower in her hair and wearing a dark dress with a light-colored shawl.
Technique & Style
The portrait showcases Denner's meticulous attention to detail, particularly in the rendering of facial features and textures. The use of chiaroscuro creates a striking contrast between the subject and the dark background, highlighting the folds in her dress and the texture of her shawl.
Artist & collection
Artist
Balthasar Denner (15 November 1685 – 14 April 1749) was a German painter, highly regarded as a portraitist.
