Portrait of Dirckje Tymansdr Gael, called van der Graft, Wife of Mattheus Augustijnsz Steyn 1588

"Portrait of Dirckje Tymansdr Gael, called van der Graft, Wife of Mattheus Augustijnsz Steyn" is a 1588 oil-on-panel portrait by Dutch artist Pieter Pietersz. The work is a typical example of 16th-century Northern European portraiture, with the sitter depicted in a formal, dignified manner, dressed in the fashionable attire of the time. Dirckje's serious expression and the presence of a book suggest her piety and intellectual pursuits, while the coat of arms behind her hints at her family's status. Pieter Pietersz's masterful handling of light and shadow creates a sense of depth and realism, enhancing the portrait's captivating presence.