Antique Portrait of a Noblewoman After Sir Anthony Van Dyck (Mezzotint) — Original Carved Gilt Baroque Frame

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A striking and atmospheric portrait of a 17th century noblewoman, rendered in the manner of Sir Anthony van Dyck — … Read more A striking and atmospheric portrait of a 17th century noblewoman, rendered in the manner of Sir Anthony van Dyck — the most celebrated court portraitist of the Baroque era. The subject is depicted in three-quarter bust, wearing a double strand of pearls, flat lace collar, dark silk dress, and a cross pendant — the hallmarks of aristocratic portraiture from the 1630s–1650s.Earlier research identified the subject via visual comparison as likely Amalia of Solms-Braunfels (1602–1675), wife of Frederick Henry, Prince of Orange and one of the most powerful women in the Dutch Republic. A heavily carved gilt acanthus Rococo frame with bold scrolling foliage at each corner and along every side, secondary egg-and-dart inner molding, and warm aged gilding with natural patina in the recesses. A period frame of this quality and scale is increasingly rare and commands significant value on its own. See less