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Mary Davis (b.c.1594), Aged 74

Unknown

1668

oil

canvas

From the collection of British Museum

Dutch Golden Age Baroque Portrait

Dominant colour

Mary Davis (b.c.1594), Aged 74 is a 1668 oil by Unknown, a Dutch Golden Age work, held at British Museum.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1668 · Dutch Golden Age
Where can I see it?: British Museum

About this work

This painting depicts an elderly woman with long brown hair, wearing a white collar and a dark dress. Her hands are clasped together in front of her, and she is turned slightly to the right. The background is dark, which helps to focus attention on the subject. The woman's face is lined with age, and her eyes seem to be looking into the distance. Her hair is pulled back, revealing her forehead and eyebrows. The overall effect is one of quiet dignity and introspection. The artist who created this portrait is unknown, but the painting is held at the British Museum.