Who painted Portrait of a woman?

Portrait of a woman was painted by Jan van Eyck.

Where can I see Portrait of a woman?

Portrait of a woman is held by Gemäldegalerie Berlin.

What movement is Portrait of a woman?

Portrait of a woman is associated with Northern Renaissance.

Artwork

Portrait of a woman

Jan van Eyck

Portrait of a woman is a paint painting by the Northern Renaissance artist Jan van Eyck. It is held in the collection of the Gemäldegalerie Berlin.

About this work

Overview

This painting is a portrait of a woman attributed to Jan van Eyck, a pioneering figure in Early Northern Renaissance art. The work is executed in paint and is held in the Gemäldegalerie Berlin.

Subject & Meaning

The portrait depicts a woman sitting with her hands clasped together, wearing a white head covering and a loose-fitting robe. Her neutral expression and formal attire suggest a dignified subject, though her identity remains unknown.

Technique & Style

The painting showcases a realistic style, with intricate details in the woman's clothing, head covering, and the folds of her robe. The artist's attention to texture and subtlety of expression is evident in the rendering of the subject.

History & Provenance

Dated to around 1430-1440, though previously thought to be from c. 1550, the portrait is associated with Jan van Eyck, who was active in Bruges during the early 15th century. The work is now part of the Gemäldegalerie Berlin collection.

Artist & collection

Artist

Jan van Eyck

Jan van Eyck ( van EYEK; Dutch: ; c. before 1390 – 9 July 1441) was an early Netherlandish painter active in Bruges who was one of the early innovators of what became known as Early Netherlandish painting, and one of…