The Story
Portrait of a Woman, probably Aeltje Dircksdr.
Pater by Frans Hals (Dutch, c.
1581–1666).
“A silence so complete it becomes its own witness.”
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Portrait of a Woman, probably Aeltje Dircksdr. Pater
Frans Hals (Dutch, c. 1581–1666)
Period
Baroque
Theme
Portrait
Medium
oil on canvas
Current Location
Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland
The Story
Portrait of a Woman, probably Aeltje Dircksdr.
Pater by Frans Hals (Dutch, c.
1581–1666).
“A silence so complete it becomes its own witness.”
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A restrained palette and sculptural lighting create a solemn geometry. The wooden crate and letter anchor the narrative with journalistic precision.