Maria Rey (1630/31-1703). Wife of Roelof Meulenaer — Ferdinand Bol

Ferdinand Bol. Painted 1650.

Maria Rey and Roelof Meulenaer married in 1649. This may have been the reason for having both of their portraits painted. Maria and Roelof’s black clothing might look sober, but in fact it is made of silk and was thus very expensive. Also costly are Maria’s pearls, rings, and bracelets. The fan in her right hand is equally exclusive, a true status symbol.

From the collection of the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam.

canvas, oil paint (paint) · Original size: 96.5 × 118 cm · Jonkheer J.S.H. van de Poll Bequest, Amsterdam

Print: 96.5 × 118 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/20026672. Image released under CC0 by the Rijksmuseum.