Portrait of Joan of Castile
1500
unspecified
From the collection of Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium
1500
unspecified
From the collection of Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium
This painting depicts a woman in a white dress with a red and gold patterned skirt. She wears a black head covering and a red and gold patterned cloak draped over her shoulders. Her hands are clasped in front of her, and she stands in a landscape with trees and buildings in the background. The woman's clothing and the landscape suggest a sense of wealth and status. The level of detail in the painting, particularly in the woman's clothing and the landscape, indicates a high level of skill on the part of the artist. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this painting, look up Master of Affligem.