Artwork
Portrait of Isabella Brant
Portrait of Isabella Brant 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 Cleveland Museum of Art.
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Technique & Style
Peter Paul Rubens painted the Portrait of Isabella Brant in oil on panel in 1620. The work measures 53.0 by 46.0 cm, a modest scale suited to intimate portraiture. As a Flemish Baroque portrait, it exemplifies Rubens's characteristic handling of oil paint.
The medium of oil on panel was standard for Flemish painters of this period, allowing for refined detail and luminous coloration.
History & Provenance
It is held in the permanent collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art in Cleveland, Ohio, with accession number 1947.
The Portrait of Isabella Brant was created by Peter Paul Rubens in 1620 in Flanders, executed in oil on panel. It portrays Isabella Brant, the artist's first wife. Prior to its current location, the work was owned by Marcus Kappel.
It is held in the permanent collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art in Cleveland, Ohio, with accession number 1947.207. The work measures 53.0 cm in height and 46.0 cm in width.
Overview
Peter Paul Rubens, a prominent Flemish painter and diplomat, completed the Portrait of Isabella Brant in 1620. Executed in oil paint, this work captures the likeness of his first wife, Isabella Brant. It exemplifies characteristics of the Flemish Baroque movement, known for its vibrant palette and energetic compositions, though here applied to a more intimate subject. The painting is held in the collection of The Cleveland Museum of Art.
Subject & Meaning
The painting presents Isabella Brant, the artist's first wife, with a gentle and introspective demeanor. Her dark hair is neatly drawn back, complementing a dark dress adorned with a white lace collar and a gold necklace. She gazes directly outward with a soft, enigmatic expression, her right hand resting subtly on her chest, conveying a sense of quiet contemplation and personal connection.
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Artist
Sir Peter Paul Rubens ( ROO-bənz; Dutch:; 28 June 1577 – 30 May 1640) was a Flemish artist and diplomat.
