Portrait of a Woman, Catharina van Hemessen, 1548Catharina van Hemessen · 1548

  • Creation date1548
  • Dimensions23.0 x 15.0 cm

Catharina van Hemessen (1528 – 1587)

Discover Catharina van Hemessen (1528-1587), a pioneering Flemish Renaissance artist renowned for intimate portraits & her groundbreaking self-portrait – one of the earliest by a female painter. Explore her legacy!

Portrait of a woman. Half the body, the hands for the belly, a chain around the neck.

About this artwork

  • Title: Portrait of a Woman, Catharina van Hemessen, 1548
  • Artist: Catharina van Hemessen
  • Year: 1548
  • Original dimensions: 23.0 x 15.0 cm
  • Format: Portrait
  • Copyright status: Public domain
  • Main color: Espresso
  • Perceived brightness: deep_shadow

Questions & Answers

Which artist is "Portrait of a Woman, Catharina van Hemessen, 1548" attributed to?

The artist behind "Portrait of a Woman, Catharina van Hemessen, 1548" is Catharina van Hemessen. The work is catalogued under Catharina van Hemessen's name.

Is "Portrait of a Woman, Catharina van Hemessen, 1548" by Catharina van Hemessen a portrait, landscape or square composition?

"Portrait of a Woman, Catharina van Hemessen, 1548" by Catharina van Hemessen has a portrait format. The format describes the proportions of the composition.

Does "Portrait of a Woman, Catharina van Hemessen, 1548" by Catharina van Hemessen use strong contrasts or soft harmonies?

The color analysis of "Portrait of a Woman, Catharina van Hemessen, 1548" by Catharina van Hemessen records a gentle contrast and a unified palette harmony.

How harmonious are the colors of "Portrait of a Woman, Catharina van Hemessen, 1548" by Catharina van Hemessen?

The colors of "Portrait of a Woman, Catharina van Hemessen, 1548" by Catharina van Hemessen show a unified palette harmony. Harmony describes how the colors relate to each other.

When was "Portrait of a Woman, Catharina van Hemessen, 1548" made?

The creation of "Portrait of a Woman, Catharina van Hemessen, 1548" by Catharina van Hemessen is dated 1548.

Is "Portrait of a Woman, Catharina van Hemessen, 1548" free of copyright?

"Portrait of a Woman, Catharina van Hemessen, 1548" by Catharina van Hemessen is in the public domain - its copyright has expired. This status governs how the image of the work may be reproduced.

What was Catharina van Hemessen's age when "Portrait of a Woman, Catharina van Hemessen, 1548" was created?

When "Portrait of a Woman, Catharina van Hemessen, 1548" was created in 1548, Catharina van Hemessen - born in 1528 - was 20 years old.

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