Portrait of a Woman 1530-40
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Corneille De Lyon's Portrait of a Woman 1530-40 into your home with a handmade oil painting reproduction. Carefully recreated on canvas by skilled artists using traditional techniques, this piece captures the delicate brushwork, subtle light, and vibrant color of the original masterpiece. With museum-level quality and rich texture, it brings elegance and artistic depth to any space. Enjoy free shipping and make this masterpiece a part of your personal collection.
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Original Description
The Portrait of a Woman (1530-40) by Corneille de Lyon is a captivating example of Northern Renaissance portraiture, radiating quiet elegance and psychological depth. Painted during the artist's time at the French court, this small-scale oak panel (likely under 30 cm) exemplifies de Lyon's signature delicate realism—soft sfumato modeling, luminous skin tones, and meticulous attention to textile textures. The sitter's direct gaze and understated pearl-adorned headdress suggest bourgeois sophistication rather than aristocratic grandeur, reflecting the growing merchant-class patronage in 16th-century Lyon. As one of few surviving works by this Netherlandish-born master—who became peintre du roi to Francis I—the painting holds particular significance for illustrating the cross-cultural exchange between Flemish precision and emerging French mannerism.
For interior styling, this portrait’s intimate scale and muted olive-gold palette make it ideal for creating refined focal points. In a home library, float-frame it against walnut millwork to echo its original oak support, or display it alongside Limoges enamel objects for period-appropriate opulence. Corporate spaces benefit from its neutral tones—pair it with custom gray-putty wall paint (try Farrow & Ball’s Plummett) and streamlined mid-century furnishings for timeless authority. The portrait’s 1:1.2 ratio suits narrow walls or as part of a salon-style grouping with other 16th-century miniatures. For color continuity, introduce saffron-hued velvet cushions or a brushed brass desk lamp to pick up the golden undertones in the subject’s chain necklace. Always avoid high-glare lighting; opt for 2700K LED picture lights at 30-degree angles to preserve the painting’s subtle chiaroscuro.
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Lead Time & Shipping
When you order this oil painting replica, it typically takes 2-3 weeks to paint. If the artwork is more complex, it might need a little more time to ensure the best quality. Once it's ready, we'll send you a photo for your approval. After you give the green light, we'll ship it to you for free.
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Return & Refund
We believe in the quality of our hand-painted oil painting reproductions, and your satisfaction is our priority. If for any reason, you are not completely satisfied with your purchase, we offer a 45-day return policy. You can return your artwork within 45 days of receipt and receive a full refund. Please note that the artwork must be returned in the original packaging and in the same condition as it was received.
