Mrs Samuel Lovell
1698
oil
From the collection of National Gallery of Ireland
1698
oil
From the collection of National Gallery of Ireland
The painting depicts a woman sitting in a chair, wearing a blue dress with white lace and a yellow sash. She has dark hair and is holding a small white dog in her lap. The background is dark, with a subtle pattern of leaves or flowers. The woman's dress is intricately detailed, with folds and creases that suggest a sense of texture and depth. The dog, too, is rendered with a sense of realism, its fur and features carefully captured by the artist. This painting is reminiscent of the work of Catherine de Ryck, an artist known for her portraits of women and children.
