Artwork

Vrouw uit Schagen

Vrouw uit Schagen, oil, 1550
Vrouw uit Schagen, oil, 1550

Vrouw uit Schagen is an oil painting. It dates from 1550 and is held in the collection of the Rijksmuseum.

About this work

Technique & Style

Vrouw uit Schagen is an anonymous portrait executed in oil paint on a panel support. Created in 1550, the work measures 42 cm in height and 29 cm in width. As a genre portrait, the painting is noted for its depiction of traditional Dutch clothing. The piece is currently associated with the collections of the Rijksmuseum and the Bavarian State Painting Collections.

History & Provenance

The painting Vrouw uit Schagen is associated with two major institutions: the Rijksmuseum and the Bavarian State Painting Collections.

The portrait known as Vrouw uit Schagen was created in 1550. Executed in oil paint on a panel measuring 42 by 29 cm, the work depicts a figure in traditional Dutch clothing. The painting is currently held in the collections of the Rijksmuseum and the Bavarian State Painting Collections.

While the specific commission and earlier ownership history are not detailed in the available records, the work is attributed to an anonymous artist from the mid-16th century.

The painting Vrouw uit Schagen is associated with two major institutions: the Rijksmuseum and the Bavarian State Painting Collections. Created circa 1550, the work is executed in oil on panel and depicts a portrait of a woman in traditional Dutch clothing. Specific inventory or accession numbers for either holding are not provided in the available records. No exhibition history or chronological display data is documented in the current sources.

Overview

The painting 'Vrouw uit Schagen' is an oil on canvas portrait of a woman.

Subject & Meaning

The subject wears a dark dress with lace trim and a tall, striped hat, holding a fan that signifies her wealth and status. The attire suggests a certain level of affluence and adherence to traditional Dutch dress.

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Artist & collection

Rijksmuseum

Museum

Rijksmuseum

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Frequently asked questions

Where can I see Vrouw uit Schagen?

Vrouw uit Schagen is held by Rijksmuseum.

What movement is Vrouw uit Schagen?

Vrouw uit Schagen is associated with Early Baroque Italian.