1660
oil
canvas
From the collection of Uffizi Gallery
Dominant colour
Portrait of a Gentlewoman is a 1660 oil by Jacob Jordaens, a Flemish Baroque painting work, depicting Unidentified Woman, held at Uffizi Gallery.
This painting shows a woman in a dark dress with a white collar and a black veil over her head. She is looking at us with a neutral expression. Her right hand is in front of her, and her left arm is hidden. The background is dark. The woman's face is painted in detail, with wrinkles around her eyes and mouth. Her dress is simple but elegant, with a subtle pattern on the fabric. The artist used chiaroscuro to create a sense of depth and volume in the painting. This painting is a great example of Jacob Jordaens' work. You can learn more about him by looking up the artist Jacob Jordaens.
Jacques (Jacob) Jordaens (19 May 1593 – 18 October 1678) was a Flemish painter, draughtsman and a designer of tapestries and prints.
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