Posthumous Portrait of Mary I Stuart (1631- 1660) with a Servant
1664
oil
From the collection of Mauritshuis
1664
oil
From the collection of Mauritshuis
The painting depicts a woman in a white dress with a red and blue patterned shawl, adorned with a pearl necklace and a red and gold headpiece. She is holding a red feathered object. To her right stands a man wearing a yellow shirt and brown pants, looking at her with his hand raised. The background features a cloudy sky, a stone wall, and a distant landscape. The woman's attire and the man's gesture suggest a formal or ceremonial setting. The painting's use of color and composition draws attention to the woman's figure and the interaction between the two individuals. This painting is a great example of the work of artist Adriaen Hanneman.
