Who painted Portrait of a woman with braided blond hair?

Portrait of a woman with braided blond hair was painted by Peter Paul Rubens in 1620.

Where can I see Portrait of a woman with braided blond hair?

Portrait of a woman with braided blond hair is held by Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden.

What movement is Portrait of a woman with braided blond hair?

Portrait of a woman with braided blond hair is associated with Flemish Baroque painting.

Artwork

Portrait of a woman with braided blond hair

Peter Paul Rubens , 1620

Portrait of a woman with braided blond hair is an oil painting by the Flemish Baroque painting artist Peter Paul Rubens. It dates from 1620 and is held in the collection of the Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden. This oil painting, created in 1620, is a representative work of the Flemish Baroque style.

About this work

Overview

This oil painting, created in 1620, is a representative work of the Flemish Baroque style. It is attributed to Peter Paul Rubens, a prominent Flemish artist known for his dynamic and sensual depictions.

Subject & Meaning

The portrait shows a woman with braided blond hair, dressed in dark attire with a white collar, gazing directly at the viewer. Her neutral expression conveys a sense of calmness, contributing to an overall effect of serenity and elegance.

Technique & Style

The artist employed a range of colors to capture the subtleties of the subject's skin tone and hair texture. A dark background highlights her features, exemplifying Rubens's characteristic use of rich coloration and emphasis on movement and sensuality.

Portrait of an unknown woman with braided blond hair, Peter Paul Rubens

Artist & collection

Artist

Peter Paul Rubens

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

Museum

Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden

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