Family Portrait
1670
oil
From the collection of Norton Simon Museum
1670
oil
From the collection of Norton Simon Museum
This painting, titled Family Portrait, depicts a family of three and their dog. The woman, dressed in a white satin gown with a blue sash, sits on the left side of the painting, holding an orange in her right hand. The man, wearing a brown coat with a white shirt and gray breeches, stands behind her, while the young girl, dressed in a red and black dress, stands to the right, reaching out to pet the dog. The background of the painting is dark, with a red and black patterned rug on the left side. The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of elegance and refinement, with the family's formal attire and the luxurious furnishings suggesting a high level of social status. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this painting, you might want to look up Jacob Ochtervelt.
