Portrait of an unknown lady with marriage glove
1627
oil
canvas
From the collection of Mauritshuis
1627
oil
canvas
From the collection of Mauritshuis
Portrait of an unknown lady with marriage glove is a 1627 oil by Pieter Soutman, a Dutch Golden Age work, depicting Woman, held at Mauritshuis.
The painting depicts a woman in a dark dress with gold embroidery, holding a white glove in her right hand. She wears a large, ruffled collar and a dark cloak with a chain around her waist. Her hair is pulled back, and she has a serious expression. The woman's attire suggests she is from a wealthy family, and the glove she holds may be a symbol of her marital status. The painting's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and dimensionality, drawing the viewer's eye to the subject. To learn more about the artist behind this portrait, explore the works of Pieter Soutman.
Pieter Soutman (1593–1657) was a Dutch artist, born in Haarlem.
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