Lady Ferrers
1640
ink
From the collection of Rosenwald Collection
1640
ink
From the collection of Rosenwald Collection
Lady Ferrers is a 1640 ink by John Chantry, a Renaissance work, held at Rosenwald Collection.
This portrait depicts a woman with curly hair, adorned with a pearl necklace and earrings. She wears a dark dress with an off-the-shoulder neckline, set against a light background. The image is framed by an oval border. A poem is inscribed below the portrait, which reads: "Loe heere a Beauty, in her Morn, who shakes Day from her Hayre, and whose Perfection makes The Sun amaz'd a Heav'n on Earth to view. So much can Birth, and Education doe." The poem is written in an elegant, cursive script. This engraving is characteristic of the Renaissance style, which often featured intricate details and ornate designs. To learn more about this artistic movement, explore the Renaissance.
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