Portrait of Gertrud Cronenberg, second wife to Adriaen de Bruyn van Blanckenvort
1613
oil
From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts, Budapest
1613
oil
From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts, Budapest
This painting shows a woman in a dark dress with a large, pleated white collar. Her hair is covered by a white cap, and she looks straight ahead with a neutral expression. The background is dark, which makes her face and clothing stand out. The woman's collar is very detailed, with many folds that catch the light. Her face is also well-lit, which makes her features clear. The rest of the painting is darker, which helps focus attention on her. If you like this painting, you might also want to look at other works by the artist, Geldorp Gortzius.
