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ANTIQUE #SA426514

Portrait Of A Lady, Dutch 17th Century, Follower Of Paulus Moreelse (1571-1638)

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Sold by: Titan Fine Art

A magnificent Dutch 17th century portrait of a lady wearing an elaborate wide lace collar and dress with puffed and slashed sleeves, oil on canvas. Her extraordinary sumptuous costume with its shimmering gold thread and costly black silk, is of the highest fashion for the time – and clearly indicates a sitter of considerable wealth. Every square inch of the painting speaks to the status of this woman in Dutch society.
 
Showing the influence of Moreelse, the artist revels in the detail with the fine lace and intricate weaving of the gold pattern on the bodice. Pearl earrings and a silk bow pinned at her breast and waist are lavish emblems of her wealth. Considering the apparent expense of the garments and jewels worn, the sitter appears honestly proud and her gaze lacks any ostentation. A fine example of Dutch portraiture which was at the forefront during the era.
 
Paulus Moreelse was one of the most eminent portrait painters in the city of Utrecht, receiving commissions from the...
Antique SA426514 shown on this page was made in Before 1700. For historical context, the timeline below highlights the period when it was created:
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Titan Fine Art
Specialist in 17th & 18thC portraits. Highly curated selection, museum-level research & pro conservation. Exceptional art, expertly vetted.
London
United Kingdom
Tel: 07875 412 111
STATUS
THIS ITEM HAS BEEN SOLD