Who painted Portrait of a Lady?

Portrait of a Lady was painted by Jan van Ravesteyn in 1621.

Where can I see Portrait of a Lady?

Portrait of a Lady is held by Statens Museum for Kunst.

What movement is Portrait of a Lady?

Portrait of a Lady is associated with Dutch Golden Age.

Artwork

Portrait of a Lady

Jan van Ravesteyn , 1621

Portrait of a Lady is an unspecified painting by the Dutch Golden Age artist Jan van Ravesteyn. It dates from 1621 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.

About this work

History & Provenance

The Portrait of a Lady is a painting created by Jan van Ravesteyn in 1621. The work depicts a woman and is classified within the portrait genre. It is currently held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst. The piece measures 430 cm in height and 310 cm in width.

Context

The portrait demonstrates van Ravesteyn's role in Dutch Golden Age portraiture, characterized by precise characterization and muted palettes reflecting civic identity. Its inclusion in the Statens Museum for Kunst collection underscores scholarly recognition of his contribution to 17th-century portrait tradition, situating the work within broader discussions of Dutch portraiture's evolution and the artist's position relative to contemporaries like Hals and Rembrandt.

Overview

Jan van Ravesteyn, a Dutch portraitist active in The Hague, painted Portrait of a Lady in 1621. The work belongs to the Dutch Golden Age and is now part of the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.

Subject & Meaning

The canvas presents a single woman, rendered with a calm expression and pale complexion. She wears a white lace headdress that conceals her hair and a high, ruffled collar that frames her face, emphasizing her modest yet refined demeanor.

Technique & Style

Executed in monochrome tones, the painting highlights the delicate lacework and the sitter’s facial features through careful modeling of light and shadow. The artist’s attention to texture gives the lace a tactile quality, while the overall palette suggests an aged surface with darkened spots and fading.