Portrait of Catharina van der Voort 1667
by Abraham van den Tempel
Catharina’s wealth radiates from this portrait. Van den Tempel positioned her before a balustrade, near a
rosebush. Adorned with pearls and other costly jewels, she literally spreads her wealth before our eyes: the
voluminous folds of her sumptuous gown extend across the full width of the painting, giving her an imposing air.
- Credit:
- Courtesy of Rijksmuseum
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