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Portrait of a Lady

Maria Verelst

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a woman seated, angled slightly to the left, with her right arm resting on a surface and her left hand on her lap. She has a composed expression with light-colored eyes and fair skin. Her hair is light brown, styled smoothly. She wears a deep blue gown with billowing sleeves trimmed with white lace. The neckline is slightly open, revealing a white chemise. The background is dark, contrasting with the subject. The woman appears dignified, without any visible jewelry.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1715/1730, perhaps close to 1725
Medium
oil on canvas
Dimensions
5132 × 6800 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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