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Portrait of Maertgen van Bilderbeecq, Wife of Willem Burggraeff, by Rembrandt, oil, 1633

Portrait of Maertgen van Bilderbeecq, Wife of Willem Burggraeff

Rembrandt

1633

oil

panel

From the collection of Städel Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

Portrait of Maertgen van Bilderbeecq, Wife of Willem Burggraeff is a 1633 oil by Rembrandt, a Dutch Golden Age work, depicting Woman, held at Städel Museum.

Who painted this?
Rembrandt
When & what style?
1633 · Dutch Golden Age
Where can I see it?
Städel Museum

About this work

This portrait depicts a woman with a serious expression, wearing a black dress and a white lace collar. Her dark hair is pulled back, and she has a subtle smile. The background is a dark, muted color. The woman's attire and the style of the painting suggest a formal, 17th-century setting. The level of detail in the woman's face and clothing indicates a high level of skill and attention to detail by the artist. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this portrait, you might want to look up Rembrandt.

About the artist

Portrait of Rembrandt
Artist

Rembrandt

Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn (15 July 1606 – 4 October 1669), known mononymously as Rembrandt, was a Dutch Golden Age painter, printmaker, and draughtsman.

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