Portrait of Margaretha de Geer, Wife of Jacob Trip
1660
oil
From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts, Budapest
1660
oil
From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts, Budapest
This painting shows a woman sitting in a chair, facing forward. She wears a large white collar and a dark dress with a white cuff visible at her wrist. Her hands rest on the arm of the chair. The woman's face is turned slightly to her right, and her expression is neutral. The background of the painting is dark, which helps to draw attention to the subject. The overall effect is one of quiet dignity. If you're interested in learning more about this style of portraiture, you might want to look into the work of artist Nicolaes Maes.
