An old woman by candlelight
Willem van der VlietLandscape · Public domain
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Provenance and rights
- Rights
- Public domain (artist died 1642)
Specifications
- Nationality / school
- Dutch
- Lifespan
- 1584–1642
About the artwork
Willem van der Vliet is the artist behind "An old woman by candlelight". The catalogue places it in Figurative. The format is landscape. Figurative, a short history: Over the centuries, painters have used the figure to express social standing, narrative, and emotion. Figurative art depicts people and recognisable scenes, and it has been central to European painting since antiquity.
"An old woman by candlelight" is shown in the onlly.art catalogue for reference and browsing. A landscape format suits wide, low wall spaces such as the stretch above a bed, mantel, or sideboard. Browsing works by the same artist, or from the same period, is a good way to compare styles before choosing what suits your space.
About the artist
Dutch, 1584–1642
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