A Married Lady of Bruges, aged 26
1565
oil
panel
From the collection of National Galleries Scotland
1565
oil
panel
From the collection of National Galleries Scotland
Dominant colour
A Married Lady of Bruges, aged 26 is a 1565 oil by Pieter Pourbus, a Northern Renaissance work, held at National Galleries Scotland.
The painting shows a woman with a white head covering and a black dress with gold buttons. She has a white collar and a red and white emblem on the right side of the painting. The background is dark. The woman's face is painted in detail, with a serious expression. The emblem on the right side of the painting appears to be a coat of arms or a family crest. This painting is held at the Scottish National Gallery.
Pieter Jansz. Pourbus (c. 1523–1584) was a Flemish Renaissance painter, draftsman, engineer and cartographer who was active in Bruges during the 16th century. He is known primarily for his religious and portrait paintings.
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