Mythological Portrait

Paulus Moreelse
1633
Oil on panel, 74.3 x 59.4 cm.
Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
Mythological Portrait, Paulus Moreelse

Paulus MOREELSE
Born 1571, Utrecht–Died 1638, Utrecht

Dutch painter and architect, active in Utrecht, where he helped found the St Lucas guild in 1611. He is best known for his portraits, which are similar to those made by his teacher Miereveld, but less severe. His portraits of shepherds and blonde shepherdesses with a deep décolletage were popular during his lifetime. He designed the Catherine Gate (destroyed) and possibly the façade of the Meat Market in Utrecht.