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Portrait of a Woman

Johannes Mytens

1660

oil

canvas

From the collection of J. Paul Getty Museum

Dutch Golden Age Baroque Portrait Woman

Dominant colour

Portrait of a Woman is a 1660 oil by Johannes Mytens, a Dutch Golden Age work, depicting Woman, held at J. Paul Getty Museum.

Who painted this?: Johannes Mytens
When & what style?: 1660 · Dutch Golden Age
Where can I see it?: J. Paul Getty Museum

About this work

This portrait depicts a woman in a pink dress, adorned with a pearl necklace and holding a bouquet of flowers. Her dark hair is styled in an intricate updo, and she wears a white shawl draped over her shoulders. The woman stands in front of a serene landscape, with trees and a cloudy sky visible behind her. The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of elegance and refinement. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this piece, you might want to look up Johannes Mytens.

About the artist

Artist

Johannes Mytens

Johannes Mytens or Jan Mijtens, or "Mytens" to the English (c. 1614 – 24 December 1670) was a Dutch Golden Age painter, almost entirely as a portraitist. Mytens was born in The Hague. According to Houbraken, Johannes…

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