Marchesa Elena Grimaldi Cattaneo – Antique Oil Portrait After Van Dyck, c.1900 Description A fine late-Victorian oil on canvas (circa 1900) after the celebrated Baroque master Sir Anthony van Dyck (1599–1641), depicting the illustrious Marchesa Elena Grimaldi Cattaneo — one of Genoa’s most prominent noblewomen of the early 17th century. Set against a velvety dark background, the Marchesa’s porcelain complexion glows with soft light, her calm yet assured gaze reflecting Van Dyck’s genius for combining grandeur with intimacy. She wears a black velvet gown with a starched lace ruff, a rope of luminous pearls, and a single flower tucked into her auburn hair — details painted with exquisite precision. Details Medium: Oil on canvas, relined Framed Dimensions: 79.5 cm H × 67 cm W × 3 cm D Style: Baroque, Italian noble portraiture Unsigned: Typical for later works after Van Dyck Provenance: Private collection; notable Southern auction; exhibited in Middle Shire museum; curated by Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD Why We Love It Brings the elegance of Genoa’s Golden Age into your space Van Dyck’s timeless composition without the Old Master price tag Commanding decorative presence — a true statement piece Historical resonance with a real 17th-century figure Shipping Expertly packed and fully insured worldwide delivery available. I kept the intro short and inviting for design buyers, moved the key specs into bullets for easy scanning, and preserved the provenance/history for collectors.