Portrait of a Female Donor 1505

Jan Provoost's "Portrait of a Female Donor," painted in 1505, is a fine example of Northern Renaissance portraiture. The painting, now in the Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum in Madrid, depicts an unidentified woman in a rich, dark gown with a jeweled necklace and a elaborate headdress. The woman’s serene expression and the meticulous detail of her clothing highlight the artist's mastery of oil painting and the Northern Renaissance style. The work showcases the influence of Jan van Eyck's pioneering realism and attention to detail, a hallmark of the Northern Renaissance.