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Portrait of Catrina Hoogsaet
Portrait of Catrina Hoogsaet is an oil painting by the Dutch Golden Age artist Rembrandt van Rijn. It dates from 1657 and is held in the collection of the National Trust.
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Overview
The Portrait of Catrina Hoogsaet is a 1657 oil painting by Rembrandt van Rijn, a prominent Dutch artist of the Dutch Golden Age.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts Catrina Hoogsaet seated in a dark room, wearing simple yet elegant attire, and holding a folded cloth with a parrot perched on a nearby shelf.
Technique & Style
Rembrandt employed chiaroscuro, using strong contrasts between light and dark to create a three-dimensional effect, drawing attention to Hoogsaet's face amidst the dark surroundings.
History & Provenance
The painting is now part of the Ashmolean Museum's collection, exemplifying Rembrandt's diverse output as a painter, alongside his work in etching and drawing.
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Artist
Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn, known mononymously as Rembrandt, was a Dutch Golden Age painter, printmaker, and draughtsman.
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