Artwork
Kopf einer trauernden Frau
Kopf einer trauernden Frau is an unspecified painting by the Northern Renaissance artist Quinten Metsys. It dates from 1500 and is held in the collection of the Gemäldegalerie Berlin.
About this work
Overview
Kopf einer trauernden Frau is a painting created by Quentin Matsys around 1500. It is held in the Gemäldegalerie Berlin.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a woman with closed eyes, wearing a red headpiece and dark clothing, conveying a somber atmosphere. Her attire and expression suggest a mourning or grieving figure.
Technique & Style
The work showcases Matsys's skill in using contrasting colors, with the woman's pale skin and red headpiece standing out against a dark background. The level of detail in her clothing and headpiece indicates a high level of craftsmanship.
History & Provenance
Quentin Matsys, born in Leuven in 1466, was a Flemish painter who initially trained as an ironsmith before becoming a prominent figure in Antwerp's artistic scene during the Northern Renaissance.
Artist & collection
Artist
Quentin Matsys (UK: MAT-sysse, US: MAHT-sysse; also Massys or Metsys; Flemish: Quinten Matsijs; 1466–1530) was a Flemish painter in the Early Netherlandish tradition.
