A Lady Holding a Fan and a Mask
1705
oil
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1705
oil
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This painting shows a woman holding a fan in her right hand and a mask in her left. She is wearing a dress with a white collar and a dark cloak over her head. The background of the painting is a solid brown color. The woman's face is blurred, and her features are not clearly defined. She is looking directly at the viewer, and her expression is neutral. The fan she is holding is made of a light-colored material, possibly silk or paper. The artist of this painting is Luca Carlevarijs.