Portrait of Lucy Russell, Countess of Bedford, née Harrington
1612
unspecified
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1612
unspecified
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This is a small oval portrait of a woman with curly brown hair and a pale face. She wears a fancy white ruff collar, a black ribbon bow on her chest, and a gold crown on her head. The background is mostly dark, making her stand out. The crown looks heavy and detailed, like something from a royal family. The painting is small enough to hold in your hand—it even has a metal loop on top. Next, look up *chiaroscuro* to see how artists use light and shadow like this.
