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The white cap provides a stark contrast to the deep shadows surrounding her face, drawing the viewer's attention to her expression. The brushwork is controlled, showing a careful observation of light as it falls across the folds of her shawl and the contours of her features.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDe Haan often turned to members of the Jewish community in Amsterdam for his subjects during this phase of his career. The painting avoids idealisation, opting instead for a direct, honest representation of the sitter. The composition is tight, focusing entirely on the figure to create an intimate encounter. This piece offers a view into the artist's technical development before his later shift toward the more experimental colour palettes and flatter forms associated with his time in France. It remains a representative example of his ability to capture character through traditional oil techniques and a restrained tonal range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/margaretha-leuveling-1738-1783-herman-frederik-van-hengel\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eMargaretha Leuveling (1738-1783) by Herman Frederik van Hengel\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/portrait-of-sebastiano-cardinal-martinelli-thomas-eakins\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePortrait of Sebastiano Cardinal Martinelli by Thomas Eakins\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Meijer Isaäc de Haan","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58802053054799,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58802060263759,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58802060296527,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58802060329295,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58802060362063,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58802060394831,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58802060427599,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58802060460367,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58802060493135,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58802060525903,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58802060558671,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58802060591439,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Oude-joodse-vrouw_Poster_CompositorV1_1789625098141-q80.jpg?v=1793654453","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/products\/oude-joodse-vrouw-meijer-isaac-de-haan","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}