This captivating portrait features Maritge Claesdr Vooght (1577-1644), a distinguished Haarlem brewer. She is depicted seated in an elegant chair, holding a book in her right hand, suggesting her literate and cultured nature. Behind her, the family crest is prominently displayed on the wall, reflecting her esteemed heritage. This painting is likely a companion piece to the portrait of her husband, Pieter Jacobsz Olycan (1572-1658), a brewer and mayor, which resides in the John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art in Sarasota, Florida.
Artist: Frans Hals Title: Portrait of Maritge Claesdr Vooght by Frans Hals Date: 1639
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