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Fetița cu pisica

Geldorp Gortzius

unspecified

From the collection of National Museum of Art of Romania

Classical Antiquity Portrait

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Fetița cu pisica is an unspecified by Geldorp Gortzius, held at National Museum of Art of Romania.

Who painted this?: Geldorp Gortzius
Where can I see it?: National Museum of Art of Romania

About this work

A young child sits still, holding a small cat. The child’s face is round, with soft cheeks and a neutral expression. Their hair is light brown, and they wear a dark outfit with a white ruff collar. The cat looks up, its fur a mix of gray and white, gripping the child’s glove. The dark background makes the child’s face stand out, almost like a spotlight. The cat’s fur is painted in short, rough strokes, giving it texture. This painting uses chiaroscuro, a technique that plays with light and shadow.

About the artist

Artist

Geldorp Gortzius

Gortzius Geldorp (1553–1618) was a Flemish Renaissance artist who was active in Germany where he distinguished himself through his portrait paintings.

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