Portrait of Amalia van Solms-Braunfels, Princess of Orange (1602-1675)
1630
oil
From the collection of Norton Simon Museum
1630
oil
From the collection of Norton Simon Museum
This painting shows a woman in a dark dress with white lace and brown flowers. She has a pearl necklace and a brown belt. Her dark hair is pulled back, and she wears a pearl headband. The background is dark brown. The woman's dress is detailed, with folds in the fabric and a high neckline. Her face is serious, and her eyes look straight ahead. She holds a small object in her right hand, but it's hard to tell what it is. This painting might remind you of the work of Anthony van Dyck.