{"product_id":"portrait-of-isabella-of-portugal-rogier-van-der-weyden","title":"Portrait of Isabella of Portugal - Rogier van der Weyden","description":"\u003cp\u003eA portrait of Isabella of Portugal by Rogier van der Weyden, showcasing the technical precision and courtly fashion of the Early Netherlandish period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThis portrait depicts Isabella of Portugal, Duchess of Burgundy, captured with the characteristic precision of the Early Netherlandish school. Rogier van der Weyden, a master of the period, employs a controlled application of oil paint to render the textures of the sitter's attire and the subtle contours of her face. The work displays the technical mastery associated with the artist, particularly in the handling of light and shadow across the fabric and the translucent veil.\n\nIsabella is shown in a three-quarter view, a standard format for aristocratic portraiture of the fifteenth century. She wears a complex headdress, which serves as a marker of her status and the fashion of the Burgundian court. The red fabric of her gown, brocaded with gold, contrasts with the white fur lining and the delicate pearl necklace. The background is a dark, neutral tone, which directs the viewer's attention to the sitter's features and the fine details of her costume. The artist captures a sense of composure in her expression, reflecting the formal requirements of courtly representation.\n\nVan der Weyden was known for his ability to combine observation with a degree of idealisation. In this panel, the focus remains on the material reality of the subject, from the weave of the textile to the individual pearls. The painting provides a window into the aesthetic values of the mid-fifteenth century, where personal identity was closely linked to social rank and material display. The composition is balanced, with the vertical lines of the necklace and the structure of the headdress creating a sense of stability. This print reproduces the original panel, allowing for a close examination of the brushwork and the colour palette that defined the artist's approach to portraiture.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rogier van der Weyden","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58054587908431,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58054591578447,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58054591611215,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58054591643983,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58054591676751,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Portrait-of-Isabella-of-Portugal_Poster_CompositorV1_1782438968027.jpg?v=1782445016","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/products\/portrait-of-isabella-of-portugal-rogier-van-der-weyden","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}