Portrait of a woman

Portrait of a woman

Peter Cross

1693

watercolor

From the collection of Rijksmuseum

About this work

This painting is a portrait of a woman, rendered in watercolor paint. She is depicted wearing a blue dress with a white lace trim and a black brooch at the neckline. Her dark, curly hair frames her face, and she gazes directly at the viewer with a neutral expression. The woman's attire and hairstyle suggest a sense of elegance and refinement, while her direct gaze conveys a sense of confidence and poise. The use of watercolor paint adds a soft, delicate quality to the portrait, emphasizing the subject's gentle features. To learn more about the artist behind this portrait, explore the works of Peter Cross.

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