Geertruida den Dubbelde (1647-84), Wife of Aert van Nes by Bartholomeus van der Helst

Geertruida den Dubbelde (1647-84), Wife of Aert van Nes 1668

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Bartholomeus van der Helst's 1668 portrait, "Geertruida den Dubbelde (1647-84), Wife of Aert van Nes", is a striking example of Dutch Golden Age portraiture. The painting depicts Geertruida, the wife of a wealthy merchant, in a refined pose, adorned with jewels and lace. The background, featuring a cityscape and harbor with ships, alludes to her husband's maritime trade, placing her within the context of the bustling commercial world of 17th-century Amsterdam. This grand portrait, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, is a testament to Helst's mastery of capturing the elegance and prosperity of Dutch society during this era.