In the 17th century, the portrait was a popular genre for the wealthy bourgeoisie. It gave them the opportunity to have themselves portrayed in full to promote themselves in this way as leading citizens in society.
This work of art is a nod to the work of Johannes Cornelisz. Verspronck - The portrait of Maria van Strijp from 1652.
We take a look behind the mask of ostentation from the Dutch bourgeoisie. For although the 17th century is known as the Golden Age, with much prosperity and cultural enrichment of our country through overseas trade, there was indeed much poverty resulting in impoverishment and prostitution.
'Behind My Mask' shows us a look inside.
All this in a playful, collage style. It is soft, but also frayed, lovely and disturbing, rich and poor, with a touch of punk.
The work is a digital image manipulation through experimentation and working with many layers.
I am MadameRuiz, and am an artist by profession. I hope to delight you with my work. Here in my profile, or on your wall :) Both are fun!
Will you let me know what you think of my work? I would love to get in touch with you...
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