Who painted Portret van een vrouw?

Portret van een vrouw was painted by Joseph Marinkelle in 1774-01-01.

Where can I see Portret van een vrouw?

Portret van een vrouw is held by Rijksmuseum.

What movement is Portret van een vrouw?

Portret van een vrouw is associated with Rococo painting.

Can I buy a print of Portret van een vrouw?

Museum-quality prints of Portret van een vrouw are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Portret van een vrouw

Joseph Marinkelle , 1774

Portret van een vrouw is an ivory painting by the Rococo painting artist Joseph Marinkelle. It dates from 1774 and is held in the collection of the Rijksmuseum.

About this work

Technique & Style

Marinkelle’s handling of light emphasizes the subtle gradations across the sitter’s face, creating a three‑dimensional presence through soft chiaroscuro.

The artwork is an oil painting executed on a thin panel of ivory, a material chosen for its smooth, luminous surface that enhances the delicate rendering of flesh tones. Marinkelle’s handling of light emphasizes the subtle gradations across the sitter’s face, creating a three‑dimensional presence through soft chiaroscuro. The composition is tightly cropped, focusing attention on the woman's serene expression and the intricate details of her attire, which reflect 18th‑century Dutch portrait conventions.

The painting measures 4.4 cm in height and 3.3 cm in width, preserving the original proportions of the ivory support.

History & Provenance

The miniature portrait has been in the collection of the Rijksmuseum, where it remains held. According to the institutional record, the work is catalogued within that museum's holdings, with its location formally given as the Rijksmuseum.

No accession number is recorded in the available sources, and no exhibition history has been documented.

Overview

Created in 1774, this intimate portrait by Joseph Marinkelle presents a seated woman rendered on a sheet of ivory. The work measures only a few inches across and is currently displayed in the Rijksmuseum’s collection. Its compact size and delicate handling suggest it was intended as a personal keepsake rather than a large public commission.

Subject & Meaning

The sitter is shown with light-colored hair pulled back, wearing a pale blue dress accented by ruffled detailing at the neckline. A dark ribbon encircles her collarbone, and she holds a modest bouquet of flowers in her left hand. A simple necklace rests just above the dress, hinting at modest adornment rather than overt display.