Portrait of a Seated Woman (c.1632) by Rembrandt

Portrait of a Seated Woman - Rembrandt - c.1632

Artwork Information

TitlePortrait of a Seated Woman
ArtistRembrandt
Datec.1632
Dimensions93 x 68 cm
Art MovementBaroque
Current LocationKunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna, Austria

About Portrait of a Seated Woman

The artwork “Portrait of a Seated Woman” is attributed to Rembrandt, a master of the Baroque movement, and dates back to around 1632. Measuring 93 x 68 cm, this portraiture piece is housed in the Kunsthistorisches Museum in Vienna, Austria. It is a fine example of the artist’s work from the 17th century.

In the portrait, a woman is seated, gazing slightly to the right of the viewer with a soft, contemplative expression. She is dressed in the fashion of the period, with a rich, ornate gown detailed with what appears to be intricate embroidery and lace. Her outfit is complemented by a large, stiff, white ruffled collar, which was common in the attire of the higher social classes during the Baroque period. Her sleeves are adorned with lace cuffs that match the grandeur of her collar. In her hands, which rest gently in her lap, she holds what looks like a folded handkerchief or a pair of gloves, suggesting a sense of calm propriety. The lighting of the portrait is subdued but focuses on the woman’s face and hands, leaving the background darkened, which highlights her as the central subject of the work. This technique is typical of Rembrandt’s approach to portraiture, aimed at capturing not just the physical likeness but also the character and inner life of the person depicted.

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