Artist: Antoon van Dyck
Artwork: Portrait of Marchesa Elena Grimaldi
Description: Marchesa Elena Grimaldi was the Genoese wife of Nicolaas Rockox, a rich Antwerp merchant and mayor of the city. She is depicted here wearing a black silk dress with a white lace collar and cuffs. Her hair is pulled back in a bun and she is wearing a pearl necklace. She is standing in front of a dark background, which sets off her figure. The painting is a fine example of van Dyck’s portraiture, and it captures the Marchesa’s beauty and elegance.
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