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Portrait of Henrietta and Mary Hyde

Willem Wissing

1692

oil

canvas

From the collection of Tate

Dutch Golden Age Baroque Portrait

Dominant colour

Portrait of Henrietta and Mary Hyde is a 1692 oil by Willem Wissing, a Dutch Golden Age work, held at Tate.

Who painted this?: Willem Wissing
When & what style?: 1692 · Dutch Golden Age
Where can I see it?: Tate

About this work

This painting features two young girls sitting on a bench, surrounded by lush greenery and vibrant flowers. The girl on the left wears a flowing silver gown with a white ruffled collar and a pink sash, while the girl on the right is dressed in a brown dress with a white ruffled collar and a white headpiece. The girl on the right gently holds a white dove in her hands. The scene is set against a backdrop of trees and a distant building, with the sky visible through the foliage. The overall atmosphere is one of serenity and tranquility, with the girls exuding a sense of innocence and charm. The use of chiaroscuro in this painting adds depth and dimension to the scene, highlighting the textures and colors of the girls' clothing and the surrounding environment.