1620
oil
panel
From the collection of Tate Britain
Portrait of a Woman in Red is a 1620 oil by Marcus Gheeraerts the Younger, a Flemish Baroque painting work, held at Tate Britain.
This portrait shows a woman in a lavish red dress, with intricate patterns and gold embroidery. She wears a matching red cloak and a lace collar, and her dark hair is styled in an elaborate updo. Her right hand rests on a red velvet chair, and she wears several rings and bracelets. The woman's dress and accessories suggest wealth and status. The painting's use of rich colors and textures creates a sense of luxury and opulence. The painting's attention to detail and use of chiaroscuro, a technique that uses strong contrasts between light and dark, creates a sense of depth and volume. You can learn more about the technique of chiaroscuro.
Marcus Gheeraerts (also written as Gerards or Geerards; c. 1561/62 – 19 January 1636) was a Flemish artist working at the Tudor court, described as "the most important artist of quality to work in England in large-scale…
See the richer artist page
