Portrait of a Woman with a Dog

About the Artwork

The unidentified sitter wears rich black fabric and a brown fur stole, a sheer white linen cap covers her head, an elaborate starched ruff rings her neck, her sleeves finish in punto in aria lace, and a prominent gold ring with a jewel appears on her right hand. The composition, weighted heavily to the right, implies a pendant portrait, yet to identified, probably depicting her husband.

Inscriptions

A painted dark oval appears on the reverse of the panel with the words "Galerie de San Donato," in light red paint. Another inscription can be seen (especially with IR) underneath the logo: "ripristinato da, Mno Luperini, nel 1875" (restored by Mr. Luperini in 1875).

Provenance

Paul P. Demidoff, second Prince of San Donato, 1839-1885 (Florence, Italy); Jack Partridge (North Edgecomb, Maine), sold to Paul J. Vignos, Jr., 1959; Paul J. Vignos, Jr. (Gates Mills, Ohio), upon his death, held in trust by the estate; Estate of Paul J. Vignos, Jr.

Quick Overview

Artist: Hendrik Gerritsz. Pot (Dutch, c. 1585–1657)
Date: c. 1635
Medium: oil on wood
Dimensions: Framed: 77 x 67 x 7 cm (30 5/16 x 26 3/8 x 2 3/4 in.); Unframed: 41.8 x 32 cm (16 7/16 x 12 5/8 in.)
Type: Painting
Classification: Painting
Department: European Painting and Sculpture
Credit line: Bequest of Dr. Paul J. Vignos Jr.
Accession no.: 2011.47

Data retrieved from the Cleveland Museum of Art on October 8, 2026. The museum may have updated its record since.