Marchesa Elena Grimaldi Cattaneo 1623

"Marchesa Elena Grimaldi Cattaneo" is a portrait painting created in 1623 by the Flemish artist Anthony van Dyck. The painting features Marchesa Elena Grimaldi Cattaneo, a noblewoman, standing in a grand setting with a red umbrella held above her head. The background includes columns and a landscape, and a black servant holds the umbrella's handle. The painting is characteristic of van Dyck's style, known for its elegant composition and the sitter's refined features. It is a fine example of the artist's mastery of portraiture and his ability to capture the elegance of aristocratic life in 17th-century Europe.