Double Portrait of Frederik Hendrik (1584- 1647) and Amalia of Solms-Braunfels (1602- 1675)
1637
oil
From the collection of Mauritshuis
1637
oil
From the collection of Mauritshuis
This painting shows a man and a woman standing together, both dressed in formal attire. The man wears a suit of armor with a white lace collar, while the woman is dressed in a long, dark dress with lace trim and pearls. The couple stands in front of a draped curtain, with a helmet and sword visible to the left. The woman holds a hat in her hand, and the man has his hand on his hip. The painting's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and contrast between light and dark areas.
