Who painted Portrait of a Woman aged 35?

Portrait of a Woman aged 35 was painted by Frans Floris in 1555-01-01.

Where can I see Portrait of a Woman aged 35?

Portrait of a Woman aged 35 is held by Museo del Prado.

What movement is Portrait of a Woman aged 35?

Portrait of a Woman aged 35 is associated with Mannerism.

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Artwork

Portrait of a Woman aged 35

Frans Floris , 1555

Portrait of a Woman aged 35 is an unspecified painting by the Mannerist artist Frans Floris. It dates from 1555 and is held in the collection of the Museo del Prado.

About this work

Subject & Meaning

Beyond the sitter's likeness, the composition includes specific iconographic elements that suggest her social standing and allegiances.

The work depicts a woman, identified by the title as being thirty-five years of age. Beyond the sitter's likeness, the composition includes specific iconographic elements that suggest her social standing and allegiances. The subject is portrayed holding or wearing a gemstone, which often signifies wealth or virtue in portraiture of this era.

Additionally, the inclusion of the Golden Fleece is a significant symbolic detail, indicating a connection to the prestigious chivalric order or high noble status. These attributes collectively represent the sitter not merely as an individual, but as a figure of elevated rank and specific cultural affiliation within the mid-sixteenth century.

Technique & Style

The portrait was executed in oil on panel, measuring 72 cm in height and 56 cm in width. It depicts a woman holding a gemstone and wearing the Golden Fleece, rendered with fine brushwork and rich coloration characteristic of 16th‑century portraiture. The work passed through the Spanish royal collection, owned by Ferdinand VII, Charles III, Elisabeth Farnese, and Philip V. Its condition remains stable, with the surface showing only minor craquelure consistent with age.

History & Provenance

Frans Floris created the painting in 1555. The artwork subsequently entered the Spanish royal collection, with its ownership chain including Philip V of Spain and Elisabeth Farnese. It later passed to Charles III of Spain and ultimately Ferdinand VII of Spain.

The portrait has been housed across several Spanish royal sites, including the Royal Palace of Aranjuez, the Royal Palace of La Granja de San Ildefonso, and the Museo del Prado.

The painting is held in the collection of the Museo del Prado in Madrid. Its documented provenance traces through several Spanish royal owners, beginning with Philip V of Spain and Elisabeth Farnese, then passing to Charles III of Spain and subsequently to Ferdinand VII of Spain. Beyond its principal location at the Prado, the work is also associated with two royal residences: the Royal Palace of Aranjuez and the Royal Palace of La Granja de San Ildefonso, suggesting it has been displayed in these royal settings as part of the Spanish crown's holdings.

No specific exhibition history or accession number is recorded in the available sources.

Overview

Frans Floris executed this portrait in 1555, presenting a woman identified as thirty‑five years old. The work belongs to the collection of the Museo del Prado, where it is displayed among the museum’s Flemish paintings. The composition focuses on the sitter against an unadorned dark backdrop, allowing the figure and her adornments to dominate the visual field.

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Artist

Frans Floris

Frans Floris, Frans Floris the Elder or Frans Floris de Vriendt (17 April 1519 – 1 October 1570) was a Flemish painter, draughtsman, print artist and tapestry designer.