The image shows a portrait of a woman depicted from the chest up within an oval frame. She is positioned facing forward, with her head slightly turned to her left. Her facial features include high cheekbones, a pointed nose, and deep-set eyes, accentuated by detailed linework. Her hair is styled in loose curls, gathered back elegantly, with some curls softly framing her face. She wears a simple dress with a high neckline, adorned with buttons. Around her neck is a string of beads, and a visible earring hangs from her ear. The background features concentric lines radiating outward from the center of the oval, framing her against a textural backdrop. Surrounding the oval frame is text detailing the subject’s identity and possibly context related to the artist or publication.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1636, published 1735-1745
- Medium
- engraving on laid paper
- Dimensions
- 2655 × 3638 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
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