Artwork
Portrait of Corvina Hezenbroek van Hofdijck (1602-67)

Portrait of Corvina Hezenbroek van Hofdijck (1602-67) is an oil painting. It dates from 1618 and is held in the collection of the Rijksmuseum. The work is an oil portrait of a young woman, rendered against a dark backdrop that emphasizes her features.
About this work
Technique & Style
The work is an oil painting on panel, measuring 53.3 cm in height and 36.5 cm in width. Executed in 1618, it belongs to the portrait genre and depicts Corvina Hezenbroek van Hofdijck. The composition shows a conventional three-quarter view with a restrained palette and fine modeling of facial features typical of early‑17th‑century Dutch portraiture.
History & Provenance
The portrait of Corvina Hezenbroek van Hofdijck was created in 1618, executed in oil paint on panel, and is attributed to the workshop of Michiel Jansz.
The portrait of Corvina Hezenbroek van Hofdijck was created in 1618, executed in oil paint on panel, and is attributed to the workshop of Michiel Jansz. van Mierevelt. The work is held in the collection of the Rijksmuseum, where it remains located. The sources document the work's inception date, medium, and current institutional ownership but do not provide further details on its commission, intermediate ownership history, or acquisition by the museum.
The portrait of Corvina Hezenbroek van Hofdijck is held in the collection of the Rijksmuseum. The work, attributed to the workshop of Michiel Jansz. van Mierevelt, dates to 1618 and is executed in oil on panel. No specific inventory or accession number is provided in the available records, nor is there any documented exhibition history for this piece.
Overview
The work is an oil portrait of a young woman, rendered against a dark backdrop that emphasizes her features. She wears a black dress with red sleeves, a lace collar, and a lace‑trimmed cap that conceals her hair. Her expression is solemn, and the composition focuses attention on her face and attire through the contrast of light and shadow.
Subject & Meaning
The sitter is identified as Corvina Hezenbroek van Hofdijck (1602‑1667), a member of a Dutch patrician family. The restrained pose and serious demeanor reflect contemporary ideals of modesty and virtue for women of her social standing, while the rich fabrics and lace suggest her family's wealth and status.
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