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Portrait of a woman with braided blond hair, by Peter Paul Rubens, oil, 1620

Portrait of a woman with braided blond hair

Peter Paul Rubens

1620

oil

panel

From the collection of Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden

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Overview

Portrait of a woman with braided blond hair is a 1620 oil by Peter Paul Rubens, a Flemish Baroque painting work, held at Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden.

Who painted this?
Peter Paul Rubens
When & what style?
1620 · Flemish Baroque painting
Where can I see it?
Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden

About this work

This portrait features a woman with braided blond hair, wearing a dark dress with a white collar. Her hair is styled in a braid that falls down her back, and she gazes directly at the viewer. The background of the painting is dark, which helps to highlight the subject's features. The woman's expression is neutral, and her eyes seem to convey a sense of calmness. The artist has used a range of colors to capture the subtleties of her skin tone and the texture of her hair. The overall effect is one of serenity and elegance. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this portrait, you might want to look up Peter Paul Rubens.

About the artist

Portrait of Peter Paul Rubens
Artist

Peter Paul Rubens

Sir Peter Paul Rubens ( ROO-bənz; Dutch: ; 28 June 1577 – 30 May 1640) was a Flemish artist and diplomat.

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