Anna van Bergen
1528
oil
From the collection of Clark Art Institute
1528
oil
From the collection of Clark Art Institute
Dominant colour
Anna van Bergen is a 1528 oil by Jan Gossaert, a early_baroque_italian work, held at Clark Art Institute.
This portrait shows a woman in a dark dress and fur-trimmed shawl, holding a letter in her right hand. She wears a dark cap and a gold necklace with a pendant. Her left hand is open, palm up, and she has a ring on her left hand. The background is a blue-green color. The woman's clothing and jewelry suggest she is a member of the upper class. The letter she holds may be a symbol of her literacy or education. This painting is an example of a portrait by Jan Gossaert.
