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Portrait Of A Lady C.1692; Attributed To Jan Van Der Vaart (1647-1727), Oil On Canvas
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In this magnificent three quarter-length portrait the artist has set the figure before a rich crimson draped curtain and a colonnade visible immediately behind. The sitter is wearing a russet silk dress and an elaborate azure wrap with silver lining which swirls around and encapsulates her body. The treatment of the needle lace is exemplary and the artist has achieved a high degree of realism. The technique of which relates to portraits by Jan van der Vaart who was notable for his drapery painting and also in that he took over the studio of William Wissing after the latter’s death in 1687.
She strikes a dramatic pose with one hand lightly grasping the blue wrap whilst the other gently tussles her long hair; she has been depicted as both confident and alluring. At first sight it appears to be a straightforward portrait of a woman dressed in fashionable clothing, however, there are several messages conveyed. The direct gaze and the way in which she caresses her long hair is a gest...ure linked with Renaissance depictions of Venus (and virgins and brides) as she is engaged in her private toilette. In the seventeenth century (and still today) paintings by Titian and his followers of Italian ‘belle’ (beauties) were believed to be portraits of Venetian courtesans thinly disguised as images of Venus. The image borders on the erotic (at least by 17th century standards) portraying the sitter as available and vulnerable and its sexual provocation would have been instantly recognised by contemporary viewers. Samuel Pepys (1633-1703) recorded in his diary that he saw Barbara Villiers at Whitehall “in her haire”, that is hanging loose, “I glutted myself with looking on her”.
This painting offered different layers of meaning to viewers depending on their knowledge of the conventions of art and the reputation of the sitter. Above all, however, the image would have conjured a vision of femininity, intimacy, and beauty. It is a superb example of late 17th century portraiture and is presented in an exquisite good quality carved and gilded antique frame.
Jan van der Vaart (1647-1721) was a Dutch painter and art restorer and collector born in Haarlem, Netherlands. He moved to London in 1674 and painted portraits, landscapes, history painting, religious works, and still life’s. Apart from collaborating with the artist Johann Kerseboom he also worked with William Wissing, who was a pupil and former collaborator of the court portrait painter Sir Peter Lely, in the 1680’s before taking over Wissing’s own studio after that artist’s death in 1687. He retired from painting around 1713, allegedly from poor eyesight, to concentrate on restoration. His graceful style and his modelling and poses were very beautiful. He died in 1727 and was buried in St Pauls Church, London, on 30th March of that year. His nephew, Arnold, continued his restoration business.
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Antique ID Number (AIDN): SA785497
Dateline of this antique is 17th Century
Height is 131cm (51.6inches)Width is 106cm (41.7inches)Depth is 6cm (2.4inches)
Antique SA785497 shown on this page was made in the 17th Century. For historical context, the timeline below highlights the period when it was created:
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