Artwork
Portrait of Maria van Utrecht (c. 1552/53-1629)
Portrait of Maria van Utrecht (c. 1552/53-1629) is an oil painting by the Dutch Golden Age artist Paulus Moreelse. It dates from 1615 and is held in the collection of the Rijksmuseum.
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Technique & Style
The portrait conveys a sense of quiet dignity through its restrained palette and precise detailing of the costume and accessories.
The painting is executed in oil on a wooden panel support, a common choice for Dutch portraiture of the early 17th century. The handling emphasizes smooth, even brushwork with careful transitions in tone, typical of Paulus Moreelse’s restrained manner. The composition is frontal and symmetrical, with the sitter positioned centrally against a neutral background that directs attention to the face and ruff collar.
The portrait conveys a sense of quiet dignity through its restrained palette and precise detailing of the costume and accessories.
The condition appears stable, with no major losses reported; the dimensions of 109 cm in height and 80.5 cm in width correspond to a life-size depiction consistent with contemporary elite portraiture.
History & Provenance
The Portrait of Maria van Utrecht was created by the Dutch artist Paulus Moreelse in 1615. Executed in oil paint on a panel support, the work measures 109 cm in height and 80.5 cm in width. While the specific circumstances of its commission or original ownership are not detailed in the available records, the painting is currently held in the collection of the Rijksmuseum.
The Portrait of Maria van Utrecht is held in the collection of the Rijksmuseum. The painting is executed in oil on panel and measures 109 cm in height and 80.5 cm in width. It was created in 1615 by Paulus Moreelse.
The provided sources do not contain information regarding a specific inventory or accession number, nor do they list any exhibition history for the work.
Overview
This oil painting, created by Paulus Moreelse in 1615, is a portrait of Maria van Utrecht. It is currently held at the Rijksmuseum.
Subject & Meaning
The subject, Maria van Utrecht, is depicted standing against a dark background, wearing a dark brown dress and a large white ruff collar. Her hands are visible, with one resting on her chest and the other extended outward.
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