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Portrait of (possibly) Anna Codde, wife of Pieter Gerritsz Bicker by Maarten van Heemskerck

Portrait of (possibly) Anna Codde, wife of Pieter Gerritsz Bicker

Maarten van Heemskerck·1529

Historical Context

Maarten van Heemskerck, one of the leading Dutch painters of the Northern Mannerist style, created this portrait around 1529. The work reflects the artistic conventions and devotional culture of the High Renaissance period, when religious painting served both public worship and private contemplation across Europe. Now held at Munich Central Collecting Point, it demonstrates the artist's contribution to the rich visual culture of the early sixteenth century.

Technical Analysis

The panel demonstrates the artistic techniques characteristic of early sixteenth-century painting, with the careful rendering and color harmonies typical of the period's production.

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Munich Central Collecting Point

Munich, Germany

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Quick Facts

Medium
Oil on panel
Dimensions
87 × 67 cm
Era
High Renaissance
Style
Northern Renaissance
Genre
Portrait
Location
Munich Central Collecting Point, Munich
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