Portrait of Anna Wake
1628
oil
From the collection of Mauritshuis
1628
oil
From the collection of Mauritshuis
This painting depicts a woman in a black dress with a white lace collar and a feathered fan in her right hand. She wears a pearl necklace, a cross, and bracelets, with her brown hair pulled back. The background is a warm brown color. The woman's attire and accessories suggest a sense of elegance and refinement. The artist's use of light and shadow creates a sense of depth and dimensionality in the painting. To learn more about the artist behind this work, explore the art of Anthony van Dyck.
