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Painting of Johanna Corsselar van Witthem

Master of Messkirch

1520

wood

From the collection of Vatican Museums

Northern Renaissance Renaissance Portrait

Dominant colour

Painting of Johanna Corsselar van Witthem is a 1520 wood by Master of Messkirch, a Northern Renaissance work, held at Vatican Museums.

Who painted this?: Master of Messkirch
When & what style?: 1520 · Northern Renaissance
Where can I see it?: Vatican Museums

About this work

This portrait depicts a woman in a dark dress and white undershirt, with a black cloak draped over her shoulders. She wears a head covering and a necklace, and her hands are clasped together in front of her. The background is a dark, muted color. The woman's clothing and hairstyle suggest that she is from a wealthy or noble family. The painting is rendered in a realistic style, with attention to detail in the folds of her clothing and the texture of her skin. The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and volume in the painting, drawing the viewer's eye to the subject's face and hands. If you're interested in learning more about the artist's techniques, you might want to look up chiaroscuro.