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 painting shows a wealthy woman wearing fancy jewelry and clothes. She has a big necklace and pearl earrings. Her dress is decorated with jewels. The woman's clothes and jewelry suggest she was a high-status person. This was a time when people showed their wealth through their clothes. To learn more about the style of this portrait, look up the technique of sfumato.
