{"product_id":"sibylle-van-griethuysen-arnoud-van-halen","title":"Sibylle van Griethuysen - Arnoud van Halen","description":"\u003cp\u003eA portrait of the Dutch poet Sibylle van Griethuysen, painted by Arnoud van Halen in the early eighteenth century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis portrait depicts Sibylle van Griethuysen, a Dutch poet active in Groningen during the seventeenth century. Painted by Arnoud van Halen, the work is executed in oil on copper, a medium favoured for its smooth surface and ability to hold fine detail. The sitter is presented in a bust-length format, framed within an oval composition that draws focus to her facial features and expression. Her attire reflects the modest yet refined fashion of the period, featuring a white collar fastened with a small blue floral detail, set against a dark garment. The lighting is soft, creating gentle shadows that define the contours of her face and the texture of her hair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArnoud van Halen was a Dutch painter and engraver known for his portraiture. His work often captured the likenesses of contemporary figures, providing a visual record of the intellectual and social life of the Netherlands. This specific portrait is part of a broader tradition of commemorative portraiture, where the subject is presented with a sense of dignity and quiet introspection. The inclusion of the sitter's name and dates in the title identifies her as a notable literary figure of her time, though the painting itself functions as a study of character and individual presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe physical presentation of the work, often housed in a decorative frame, aligns with the practices of the era for small-scale cabinet paintings. These objects were intended for private viewing, allowing for a closer, more personal engagement with the subject. The artist employs a balanced palette, relying on the contrast between the light collar and the dark background to create a sense of depth. The brushwork is precise, characteristic of the meticulous approach taken by Dutch painters of the period when working on metal supports. This portrait remains a clear example of the portraiture style prevalent in the early eighteenth century, documenting the appearance of a woman whose contributions to poetry were recognised in her local context.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Arnoud van Halen","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58601383657807,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58601384968527,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58601385001295,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58601385034063,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58601385066831,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58601385099599,"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":58601385132367,"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":58601385165135,"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":58601385197903,"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":58601385230671,"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":58601385263439,"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":58601385296207,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Sibylle-van-Griethuysen_Poster_CompositorV1_1788045708181.jpg?v=1788045917","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/products\/sibylle-van-griethuysen-arnoud-van-halen","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}