Portrait Of A Girl As Granida, In A Blue Silk Dress And Red Mantle (+ Portrait Of A Boy, As Daifilo, In A Red Surcoat Over A Silver Robe; Pair)
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Nicolaes Maes's Portrait Of A Girl As Granida, In A Blue Silk Dress And Red Mantle (+ Portrait Of A Boy, As Daifilo, In A Red Surcoat Over A Silver Robe; Pair) 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 pair of portraits by Nicolaes Maes captures Dutch Golden Age elegance at its finest. Painted circa 1670, these charming companion pieces depict children dressed as Granida and Daifilo—characters from P.C. Hooft's pastoral play—transforming youthful sitters into romanticized Arcadian figures. The girl's luminous blue silk dress contrasts beautifully with her crimson mantle, while the boy's silver-stroked robe peeks beneath his vermillion surcoat, showcasing Maes' masterful handling of textiles. As Rembrandt's pupil turned fashionable portraitist, Maes bridges intimate chiaroscuro and polished elegance, his late-period works reflecting aristocratic tastes before becoming coveted by Victorian collectors. These portraits represent a fascinating intersection of theatrical costume, childhood idealization, and bourgeois self-fashioning in 17th-century Netherlands.
Displayed side-by-side in a symmetrical arrangement, these portraits would elevate a study or formal drawing room with their harmonious color dialogue—the girl's sapphire hues answering the silver threads in the boy's ensemble. Choose a wall bathed in north-facing light to accentuate Maes' glazing techniques, ideally flanking a console table or between bookshelves in rooms with 9-foot ceilings to match their likely original domestic scale. Their 30x25 inch dimensions (approximate) suit above-eye-level hanging to create a discreet yet impactful presence. For modern interiors, balance their Old Master richness with clean-lined furniture in navy or oxblood leather, allowing the crimson-to-azure color story to anchor the space. Corporate settings might pair them with minimalist brass lighting fixtures to underscore the gilded frames' warmth against sober paneling.
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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.















































