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The Right Honorable Elizabeth Countess of Northumberland, by Isaak Beckett, ink, 1684

The Right Honorable Elizabeth Countess of Northumberland

Isaak Beckett

1684

ink

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

The Right Honorable Elizabeth Countess of Northumberland is a 1684 ink by Isaak Beckett, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?
Isaak Beckett
When & what style?
1684 · Baroque
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Art

About this work

This painting shows a woman sitting in front of a stone column. She's wearing a fancy dress with puffy sleeves and a low neckline. Her curly hair is pulled back, and she's looking to the right. In the background, there are some trees and bushes. The woman is holding a small flower in her right hand, and her left arm is resting on her lap. She's sitting in a relaxed pose, with her legs crossed. The overall atmosphere of the painting is calm and serene. If you're interested in learning more about the artistic style of this painting, you might want to explore the Baroque movement.

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