Artwork
Portrait of a Lady, called Agatha van Schoonhoven
Portrait of a Lady, called Agatha van Schoonhoven is an oil painting. It dates from 1568 and is held in the collection of the Rijksmuseum. The work is an oil painting from the sixteenth century portraying a woman identified as Agatha van Schoonhoven.
About this work
Subject & Meaning
Painted in 1568, the image focuses entirely on the sitter without additional narrative scenes or explicit symbolic objects listed in the available records.
The work depicts a woman, traditionally identified as Agatha van Schoonhoven, presented in a formal portrait format. Painted in 1568, the image focuses entirely on the sitter without additional narrative scenes or explicit symbolic objects listed in the available records. The subject is portrayed as a woman, consistent with the genre of portraiture from the period.
No specific iconographic elements or deeper symbolic meanings are documented in the provided sources beyond the representation of the individual herself.
Technique & Style
Executed in 1568, this portrait is an oil painting on a wooden panel. The work measures 45.5 cm in height and 33 cm in width. Stylistically, the piece is attributed to the circle of Jan van Scorel and depicts a female subject.
The composition adheres to the conventions of sixteenth-century portraiture, utilizing oil paint to render the figure against a neutral background. The physical support consists of a rigid panel, a standard material choice for Netherlandish paintings of this period.
History & Provenance
Created in 1568, this oil painting on panel depicts a woman identified as Agatha van Schoonhoven. The work is attributed to a follower of Jan van Scorel rather than the master himself. Historically, the piece was included in the Exposition des primitifs flamands held in Bruges.
While currently held by the Rijksmuseum, records also indicate a location within a private collection, suggesting a complex ownership history or loan status. The dimensions of the panel are recorded as 45.5 cm in height and 33 cm in width.
Overview
The work is an oil painting from the sixteenth century portraying a woman identified as Agatha van Schoonhoven. She is dressed in a dark gown with a white headscarf, her hands folded before her, and her expression solemn. A plain, shadowed backdrop isolates the figure, emphasizing her presence.
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