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Portrait of a Young Lady, by Frans van Mieris the Elder, oil, 1658

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Overview

Portrait of a Young Lady is a 1658 oil by Frans van Mieris the Elder, a Dutch Golden Age work, depicting Woman, held at Städel Museum.

Who painted this?
Frans van Mieris the Elder
When & what style?
1658 · Dutch Golden Age
Where can I see it?
Städel Museum

About this work

This painting is a portrait of a young lady. She is wearing a black hat with a feather and a white dress with a pink ribbon. The background is dark. The woman's face is the main focus of the painting. Her expression is neutral, and her eyes are looking straight ahead. She is wearing a necklace with a small pendant. The painting is done in a realistic style, with attention to detail in the woman's clothing and accessories. The artist has used chiaroscuro to create a sense of depth and dimension in the painting. Look up Frans van Mieris the Elder next.

About the artist

Portrait of Frans van Mieris the Elder
Artist

Frans van Mieris the Elder

Frans van Mieris the Elder (16 April 1635 – 12 March 1681), was a Dutch Golden Age genre and portrait painter.

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