Head of a Young Woman — Frans van der Mijn

Frans van der Mijn. Painted 1756.

Frans van der Mijn was just a child when he moved with his father Herman to London, where he would make a career for himself. This painting is not a portrait, but an idealized, imaginary rendering of a young woman. The use of brown, grey and white tones imitates graphic art. With this painterly device, Van der Mijn showed off his artistic skills.

From the collection of the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Currently on display in Main building, 18th Century, Amsterdam canal room 1748 / Painting.

canvas, oil paint (paint) · Original size: 42.2 × 53.5 cm

Print: 42.2 × 53.5 cm, printed on Hahnemühle FineArt archival cotton paper. Museum-grade reproduction quality, true to the colours and detail of the original work.

Frame (optional): a custom-made wooden frame in a matte black finish, cut to the exact dimensions of this print, with an off-white passe-partout mat and protective glazing. Ready to hang.

Source: https://id.rijksmuseum.nl/200110483. Image released under CC0 by the Rijksmuseum.