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Portrait of Maria Petitpas, second Wife of Johannes Wttenbogaert (Jan Uytenbogaert)

Unknown

1637

unspecified

From the collection of Rijksmuseum

Baroque Dutch Golden Age Baroque Portrait Oil Paint

Dominant colour

Portrait of Maria Petitpas, second Wife of Johannes Wttenbogaert (Jan Uytenbogaert) is a 1637 unspecified by Unknown, a Baroque work, depicting Oil Paint, held at Rijksmuseum.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1637 · Baroque
Where can I see it?: Rijksmuseum

About this work

This painting shows a woman with a serious face and a large white ruff collar. She wears a dark hat and a dark dress with a patterned cuff. The background is plain and dark, focusing all attention on her. The ruff collar was a big fashion statement in the 1600s, often seen in portraits of wealthy women. It’s made of stiff fabric and stands out sharply against her face. Look up Baroque to see more paintings with this dramatic lighting and bold style.