Who painted Portrait of a woman?

Portrait of a woman was painted by Unknown in 1540.

Where can I see Portrait of a woman?

Portrait of a woman is held by Bavarian State Painting Collections.

What movement is Portrait of a woman?

Portrait of a woman is associated with Mannerism.

Artwork

Portrait of a woman

Unknown , 1540

Portrait of a woman is an oil painting by the Mannerist artist Unknown. It dates from 1540 and is held in the collection of the Bavarian State Painting Collections. This oil painting depicts a woman in a simple, dark outfit, rendered in a realistic style.

About this work

Technique & Style

Created in 1540, this portrait is executed in oil paint on an oak panel support. The work measures 52.3 cm in height and 41 cm in width. Stylistically, the piece is attributed to the Netherlandish tradition of the mid-16th century. The composition focuses exclusively on a female subject, adhering to the conventions of the portrait genre.

History & Provenance

The painting entered the collection of the Bavarian State Painting Collections and has been housed in the Alte Pinakothek since its acquisition.

The work was created in 1540 as an oil paint portrait on oak panel depicting a woman. It belongs to the portrait genre and was produced in the Netherlands circa that year. The painting entered the collection of the Bavarian State Painting Collections and has been housed in the Alte Pinakothek since its acquisition.

The work is housed in the Alte Pinakothek within the Bavarian State Painting Collections, listed under inventory number 2178. It was created in 1540 as an oil painting on oak panel depicting a woman. The piece has been part of the collection since its acquisition and has been included in exhibitions focused on Northern Renaissance portraiture at the institution.

Overview

This oil painting depicts a woman in a simple, dark outfit, rendered in a realistic style.

Subject & Meaning

The subject is a calm, serious woman, dressed in dark attire with lace trim, holding a white cloth or glove, her face the primary focus.