An Unknown Lady in a Black Floral Dress
Continental School
Category
Art / Miniatures
Date
1640
Materials
Oil on copper
Measurements
63 x 49 mm
Order this imageCollection
Stourhead, Wiltshire
NT 731918
Summary
Portrait miniature, oil painting on copper, An Unknown Lady in a Black Floral Dress, Continental School, c.1640. Oval. Head and shoulders portrait of a young woman, turned slightly to the left, gazing at the spectator, wearing a black dress with floral sprigs, scalloped lace collar with a brooch, pearl necklace and earrings. Dark eyes, long hair dressed with ribbons. 'c.1640' on reverse.
Marks and inscriptions
'c. 1640' on the reverse
Makers and roles
Continental School, miniaturist