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DiaporamaPortrait of Magdalena de Cuyper, Jacques Jordaens, c. 1635 - c. 1636
1636
152.0 x 118.0 cm
Jacob Jordaens (1593 – 1678)
Discover Jacob Jordaens (1593-1678), a Flemish Baroque master renowned for his dynamic compositions, realistic depictions of everyday life, and influence on artists like Jan Steen. Explore his vibrant paintings & legacy!
The elderly woman, turned right, sits in an armchair. She wears a black widow's cap, holds a prayer book in one hand and a handkerchief in the other. She wears a white mill collar and a black costume, her overdressed with fur. The red curtain, which is draped to the left of her head, shows a glimpse of a blue sky. On the right is a wall with a niche and an old grieving herme in the background. This motif and the thriving tulip in the niche confirms the status of the portraited widow. The tulip points to transience. She was the widow of Bartholomeus Le Witer, who must have died between 3 April 1612 and 15 January 1613 and was married in 1587. Magdalena de Cuyper continued her husband's silk trade after his death. The same ensemble includes the portrait of the son of Rogier Le Witer (SK-A-4971) and his wife Catharina Behaghel (SK-A-4972).
About this artwork
- Title: Portrait of Magdalena de Cuyper, Jacques Jordaens, c. 1635 - c. 1636
- Artist: Jacob Jordaens
- Year: 1636
- Original dimensions: 152.0 x 118.0 cm
- Format: Portrait
- Copyright status: Public domain
- Main color: Espresso
- Perceived brightness: deep_shadow
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