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Portrait of a Woman, probably Aeltje Dircksdr. Pater

Frans Hals

Cleveland Museum of Art

The portrait depicts a woman with dark hair pulled back, wearing a white lace-trimmed head covering and a large, flat, white ruffled collar. Her attire consists of a black dress adorned with gold accents and white lace on the cuffs. The woman's hands are clasped together in front of her, showcasing a ring on one hand. She wears earrings and has rosy cheeks. The background of the painting is a dark brown color. The woman's age is noted in the upper left corner as 47 years old.

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690 × 893 px
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