1544
unspecified
From the collection of Catholic University of Leuven
Dominant colour
Jan Cornelis Vermeyen. Portrait of a woman is a 1544 unspecified by Jan Cornelisz Vermeyen, a Northern Renaissance work, held at Catholic University of Leuven.
A woman in a dark dress stands against a plain background. Her white cap and ruffled collar catch the light. She looks calm, hands folded. This is a Northern Renaissance portrait from about 1540. Artists then added fine details to show status and wealth. The folds in her dress, the lace—every stitch matters. For another look at portraits like this, check out Jan Cornelis Vermeyen.
Jan Cornelisz. Vermeyen, also known as Juan del Mayo (c. 1503 – 1559) was a Dutch painter, printmaker and tapestry designer. He is known for his portraits, history scenes and genre subjects. He worked in Mechelen and…
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