Lady Dacre
1633
oil
From the collection of Denver Art Museum
1633
oil
From the collection of Denver Art Museum
This portrait features a woman in a black dress with a white undershirt, adorned with pearls around her neck and on her dress. She wears a black hat and holds a flower in her right hand. The background is dark, with a gold patterned fabric on the right side. The woman's attire and the style of the painting suggest it is from the 17th century. The use of dark colors and the lighting create a sense of depth and dimensionality. To learn more about the artist who created this piece, look up Anthony van Dyck.