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Portrait of Chatrina, Aged 23 Years

Barthel Bruyn the Younger

1535

oil

panel

From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts, Houston

Northern Renaissance Renaissance Portrait

Dominant colour

Portrait of Chatrina, Aged 23 Years is a 1535 oil by Barthel Bruyn the Younger, a Northern Renaissance work, held at Museum of Fine Arts, Houston.

Who painted this?: Barthel Bruyn the Younger
When & what style?: 1535 · Northern Renaissance
Where can I see it?: Museum of Fine Arts, Houston

About this work

The painting depicts a woman with a white head covering and a dark dress, holding a red flower in her right hand. Her left hand is also visible, adorned with rings. The background of the painting is dark, which contrasts with the woman's clothing and the flower she holds. The woman's attire and the style of the painting suggest an earlier period in art history. The level of detail in the painting, particularly in the woman's clothing and jewelry, indicates a high level of skill on the part of the artist. To learn more about the artist's techniques, explore the use of glazing in painting.

About the artist

Artist

Barthel Bruyn the Younger

Bartholomäus Bruyn (c. 1530 – between 1607 and 1610), usually called Barthel Bruyn the Younger to distinguish him from his father of the same name, was a German painter active in Cologne. He is noted mainly for his…

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