Who created "Portrait of a Woman, Called the Marchesa Durazzo"?

Portrait of a Woman, Called the Marchesa Durazzo was created by Anthony van Dyck in probably ca. 1622–25.

What medium is "Portrait of a Woman, Called the Marchesa Durazzo"?

Portrait of a Woman, Called the Marchesa Durazzo is Oil on canvas.

Is "Portrait of a Woman, Called the Marchesa Durazzo" in the public domain?

Yes, Portrait of a Woman, Called the Marchesa Durazzo is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Portrait of a Woman, Called the Marchesa Durazzo

Q: When was "Portrait of a Woman, Called the Marchesa Durazzo" created?

This artwork was created probably ca. 1622–25.

Anthony van Dyck

probably ca. 1622–25

Medium

Oil on canvas

Dimensions

44 5/8 x 37 3/4 in. (113.3 x 95.9 cm)

Classification

Paintings

Department

European Paintings

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Bequest of Benjamin Altman, 1913

Accession Number

14.40.615

Tags

PortraitsWomen

Art Historical Context

Anthony van Dyck's *Portrait of a Woman, the Marchesa Dur*, painted around 1622–25, the poised elegance of early 17th-century nobility. Created in Antwerp during van Dyck's formative years—after his apprenticeship with Peter Paul Rubens—this oil on canvas exemplifies the Flemish Baroque master's emerging genius for portraiture. At just over 44 by 37 inches, the work showcases a woman, possibly the Genoese noblewoman Amalia Durazzo (though her identity remains debated), gazing confidently outward amid rich fabrics and subtle jewelry that hint at her status. Van Dyck's technique shines through ...

About the Artist

Anthony van Dyck · 1599–1641

Sir Anthony van Dyck (1599-1641) was a Flemish Baroque artist who revolutionized portrait painting and became the most influential court painter in 17th-century England. Born in Antwerp as the seventh of twelve children to a prosperous silk merchant, van Dyck displayed extraordinary artistic talent from childhood. He trained under Hendrick van Balen before joining Peter Paul Rubens's workshop as a...

Portrait of a Woman, Called the Marchesa Durazzo

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